Safecracker
(noun)
- A person who opens safes illegally or without the owner's permission.
- A professional thief who specializes in breaking into safes and locks to steal their contents.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from safe + cracker.
Examples:
- The safecracker was known for his skills in opening the most advanced and secure safes.
- The police were looking for the safecracker who had broken into several banks and stolen large amounts of money.
- The safecracker was hired by wealthy clients to open safes and retrieve important documents and valuables.
- Safecracking was a risky business, and many safecrackers were caught and sent to prison.
- The safecracker's reputation was based on his ability to open any safe without leaving any signs of his work.