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Housebreaker Definition & Meaning

housebreaker
noun
  1. a burglar who unlawfully breaks into and enters another person's house
  2. a wrecker of houses; "in England a housewrecker is called a housebreaker"

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Frequently asked questions

What does housebreaker mean?
a burglar who unlawfully breaks into and enters another person's house a wrecker of houses; "in England a housewrecker is called a housebreaker"
What part of speech is housebreaker?
Housebreaker is a noun.
How many definitions does housebreaker have?
Housebreaker has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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