1. tools used to open locks without keys, especially thin metal instruments
Usage: often associated with illegal activity
2. people who pick locks, especially burglars or thieves
Usage: archaic; often derogatory

Examples

• The detective found picklocks in the suspect’s bag.
• Medieval picklocks were crude compared to modern lock picks.
• The locksmith demonstrated how picklocks work on different lock types.
• Security experts study picklocks to design better locks.
• The old story told of picklocks who could open any door.
• Police confiscated the picklocks as evidence of burglary tools.