Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Designed to prevent picking.
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- adjective Resistant to being
picked .
Etymologies
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pick + -proof
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Examples
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A drill and 'pickproof' euro cylinder lock protects your bikes from even the most determined thief
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A drill and 'pickproof' euro cylinder lock will protect your equipment from even the most determined thief The high security multi-point locking mechanism operates bolts which shoot into the top and bottom of the unit giving additional security.
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You've probably seen their ads for pickproof door locks.
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You've probably seen their ads for pickproof door locks.
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Two had pickproof Medeco cylinders, and all were secured by escutcheon plates.
A Dance at the Slaughterhouse.html Block, Lawrence 1992
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