lock picking
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Lock picking — is the act of unlocking a lock by analyzing and manipulating the components of the lock device, without the original key. Although lock picking can be associated with criminal intent, it is an essential skill for a locksmith. Lock picking is the… … Wikipedia
Lock Picking — Lockpicking Unter Lockpicking (vom englischen: lock = Schloss + to pick = aufpicken, stochern) oder Nachschließen, umgangssprachlich: Schlösser knacken, versteht man die Aufsperrtechnik zum Öffnen von Schlössern, ohne einen dafür passenden… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Lock picking — Crochetage Le crochetage (en anglais Lock picking) est une technique d ouverture de serrure dite « fine ». Cela signifie qu elle permet d ouvrir la serrure à l aide d outils spécifiques appelés crochets ou parapluies sans détruire la… … Wikipédia en Français
Picking — can mean: * Various styles of guitar playing: **Fingerpicking **Flatpicking **Hybrid picking **Pattern picking **Alternate picking **Sweep picking **Tremolo picking * Continental knitting, a style of knitting also known as picking * Lock Picking … Wikipedia
Lock bumping — is a lock picking technique for opening a pin tumbler lock using a specially crafted bump key . One bump key will work for all locks of the same type.HistoryIn the 1970s, locksmiths in Denmark shared a technique for knocking on a lock cylinder… … Wikipedia
Lock (device) — A lock is a mechanical fastening device which may be used on a door, vehicle, or container, restricting access to the area or property enclosed. Commonly, it can be released by using a key or combination.History of locksSecuring one s property… … Wikipedia
lock pick — /ˈlɒk pɪk/ (say lok pik) noun a device to pick a lock, usually a metal bar with a grooved head to manipulate the pins or tumblers so that the cylinder will turn. –lock picking, noun …
lock — lock1 lockless, adj. /lok/, n. 1. a device for securing a door, gate, lid, drawer, or the like in position when closed, consisting of a bolt or system of bolts propelled and withdrawn by a mechanism operated by a key, dial, etc. 2. a contrivance… … Universalium
Picking — Pick Pick (p[i^]k), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Picked} (p[i^]kt); p. pr. & vb. n. {Picking}.] [OE. picken, pikken, to prick, peck; akin to Icel. pikka, Sw. picka, Dan. pikke, D. pikken, G. picken, F. piquer, W. pigo. Cf. {Peck}, v., {Pike}, {Pitch} to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
picking locks — opening a lock with a wire etc. instead of a key … English contemporary dictionary
