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picklock
UK
/ˈpɪk.lɒk/
US
/ˈpɪk.lɑk/
Translations
picklocks
pl
UK
/ˈpɪk.lɒk/
US
/ˈpɪk.lɑk/
The thief used a picklock to open the door.
Вор использовал отмычку, чтобы открыть дверь.
Additional translations
Synonyms
picklocked
Past Simple
picklocked
Past Participle
picklocking
Gerund
Transitive verb meaning ‘to open a lock by picking’ (archaic/rare but attested)
UK
/ˈpɪk.lɒk/
US
/ˈpɪk.lɑːk/
Used attributively to modify nouns (e.g., picklock tools)
Definitions
The burglar was caught with a picklock in his possession.
The picklock was known for his ability to open any door without a key.
She quietly picklocked the cabinet to retrieve the documents.
The detectives found a picklock kit hidden in the suspect’s pocket.