1. plural of housebreaking; instances of illegally entering a building with intent to commit theft or another crime
Usage: legal term; chiefly British
2. plural of housebreaking; the process of training a pet (especially a dog or cat) to use designated areas for elimination rather than indoors
Usage: informal; chiefly North American

Examples

• The neighborhood experienced a series of housebreakings last winter.
• Police investigated multiple housebreakings in the downtown area.
• Successful housebreakings require patience and consistent training methods.
• The dog's housebreakings took several months to complete.
• Insurance claims for housebreakings have increased this year.
• Proper housebreakings of puppies should begin early in their development.