Definition

The act of breaking into a safe or vault to access what is inside, often by bypassing its security features.

Example

The detective was skilled in safecracking, allowing him to open the locked vault without a key.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of safecracking?

Yeah, it sounds really intriguing but also risky.

I read about it in a book; they described the techniques used for safecracking.

That's wild! I can't believe people actually do that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Safecracking → It is formed from 'safe' (from Old French *saf*, meaning secure or protected) and 'cracking' (from the verb 'crack', meaning to break open). The word 'safecracking' refers to the act of breaking open a secure container to access its contents.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'safe' as something that is 'secure' and 'protected', and 'cracking' means to 'break open'. This helps you remember that safecracking is about breaking into a secure place.

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