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lockpick Synonyms

Another word for lockpick

Choosing another word for lockpick depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A specialized, slender metal tool or instrument used to manipulate the internal components of a lock in order to open it without the original key.

Usage Example

"The locksmith used a tension wrench and a fine picklock to open the jammed cabinet door."

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picklock
Strong
pick
skeleton key

• verb (Context 2)

To open a lock using specialized tools or instruments rather than the proper key.

Usage Example

"Players in the role-playing game can train their character to pick treasure chests."

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pick
Strong
jimmy

• noun (Context 3)

A person who picks locks, either professionally or illicitly.

Usage Example

"In the mystery novel, a skilled lockpicker was hired to retrieve the documents from the safe."

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lockpicker
picklock

Opposites of lockpick

The opposite of lockpick shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

lock
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• Nearby Words

lockjaw
lockmaker
lockout
lockpick
locksmithing
lockstep
lockup

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lockpick. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lockpick
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