pick·lock

[pik-lok]
noun
1.
a person who picks, locks, especially a burglar.
2.
a thief.
3.
an instrument for picking, locks; lock, pick.

Origin:
1545–55; pick1 + lock1

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picklock (ˈpɪkˌlɒk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a person who picks locks, esp one who gains unlawful access to premises by this means
2.  an instrument for picking locks

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Move picklock in cylinder to open locks without keys.
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