| 单词 | safe-blowing |
| 释义 | > as lemmassafe-blowing safe-blowing n. originally U.S. the action or occupation of using explosives to blow open safes. ΘΚΠ the mind > possession > taking > stealing or theft > burglary > [noun] > safe-breaking safe-breaking1865 safe-blowing1868 safe-cracking1872 1868 N. Amer. & U.S. Gaz. 24 Sept. Safe blowing. The store..was entered by burglars on Thursday night. The safe was blown open. 1912 Collier's 28 Dec. 15/3 Beware of the beautiful ladies who have porch-climbing, safe-blowing pals. 1928 H. Asbury Gangs of N.Y. x. §2. 217 [Marm Mandelbaum] also offered advanced courses in burglary and safe-blowing. 1970 ‘D. Halliday’ Dolly & Cookie Bird viii. 113 We amuse ourselves with safeblowing. 2007 Z. Lin Policing Wild North-west iv. 108 A case of safe-blowing in Weyburn, when a loud explosion occurred. < as lemmas |
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