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housebreaker

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: housebreaker

1
n
a burglar who unlawfully breaks into and enters another person's house
2
n
a wrecker of houses
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: housebreaker
1

n a burglar who unlawfully breaks into and enters another person's house

Synonyms:
cat burglar
Type of:
burglar
a thief who enters a building with intent to steal
2

n a wrecker of houses

“in England a housewrecker is called a housebreaker
Synonyms:
housewrecker
Type of:
wrecker
someone who demolishes or dismantles buildings as a job
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