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housebreaker

/haʊs.breɪ.kər/ noun · British & US
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What does housebreaker mean?

noun

A person who breaks into houses, typically for theft or burglary. A person who breaks into a house, especially to steal.

Example

"The police were called to investigate a housebreaker who had been spotted in the neighborhood."

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