lockexaminer
nounUK /ˈlɒk.ɪɡˌzæm.ɪ.nər/
US /ˈlɑːk.ɪɡˌzæm.ɪ.nɚ/
A lockexaminer is a person who checks locks to see if they work.
The lockexaminer tested every door in the school.
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2. A tool or device used to test whether a lock opens and closes properly.
The repairman used a lockexaminer to check the old padlock.
3. A software program that scans digital locks or passwords for weaknesses.
The security team ran a lockexaminer on the new app.
4. A person whose job is to inspect locks for safety in buildings.
The building hired a lockexaminer before the fire inspection.
5. Someone who studies the history and design of locks.
As a lockexaminer, she could tell the age of any keyhole.