safe|crack|er

safe|crack|er
safe|crack|er «SAYF KRAK uhr», noun.
a person who opens or is skilled at opening safes for purposes of robbery, by manipulation of the tumblers of the lock, removal of the door, or blowing it open with explosives.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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