noun

safecracker

SAYF-krak

Safecracker (noun) means someone who breaks into locked safes, typically to steal what is inside. Example: “The heist film centered on an aging safecracker pulling one last job.”

noun

Someone who breaks into locked safes, typically to steal what is inside.

"The heist film centered on an aging safecracker pulling one last job."

How to use safecracker

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person skilled at illegally opening safes.

Word forms

safecrackers plural

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Etymology

A straightforward compound of safe + cracker, someone who "cracks" a safe open.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for safecracker

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Frequently asked questions

What does “safecracker” mean?

The word “safecracker” means someone who breaks into locked safes, typically to steal what is inside. In plain terms, a person skilled at illegally opening safes.

How do you pronounce “safecracker”?

“Safecracker” is pronounced SAYF-krak (/ˈseɪfˌkɹækɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “safecracker” in a sentence?

Here is “safecracker” used in a sentence: “The heist film centered on an aging safecracker pulling one last job.”

What part of speech is “safecracker”?

“Safecracker” is a noun.

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