house breaker

A form of housebreaker — A criminal who breaks into and enters another's house or premises with the intent of committing a crime.

Meanings

nounhouse breaker (plural house breakers)

plural house breakers

  1. alternativeAlternative form of housebreaker.
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APA

house breaker. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/house%20breaker

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Chicago

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