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safecracking

safecracking

8.6
Relating to tools or methods used to open safes illegally
  • adjective
  • /ˈseɪfˌkrækɪŋ/
translation icon : relativo al forzamiento de cajas fuertes
  • The movie featured a team of experts using advanced safecracking techniques to open the vault.

Examples

  • The police discovered a set of safecracking tools hidden in the suspect's car.

  • He was arrested for possessing safecracking equipment without a valid reason.

  • The detective specialized in safecracking techniques.

  • He learned safecracking from a notorious criminal.

  • The police discovered a set of safecracking tools hidden in the suspect's car.

  • He was arrested for possessing safecracking equipment without a valid reason.

  • The movie featured a team of experts using advanced safecracking techniques to open the vault.

Surface Forms

safecracking positive

Morphology

safecracking = safecrack (transparent) = safe + crack + ing

The adjectival/participial use is derived from the verb 'safecrack' + -ing and refers directly to tools or methods for cracking safes.

Etymology

Safecracking comes from safe ('strong box') and crack ('to break open'), so calling something safecracking means it is connected to the tools, methods, or skill for opening a safe without permission.