Loids vs Lids - What's the difference?
loids | lids |
(loid)
To force (a lock) by slipping a credit card or similar thin object between the door and the frame.
* 1983 , Ronald L. Cruit, Intruder in your home (page 42)
* 2012 , Lawrence Fennelly, Handbook of Loss Prevention and Crime Prevention (page 346)
As a verb loids
is third-person singular of loid.As a noun lids is
plural of lang=en.loids
English
Verb
(head)loid
English
Verb
(en verb)- A deadbolt can't be loided because it doesn't have a curved, self-latching bolt.
- The loiding of windows is accomplished by inserting a thin stiff object between the meeting rails or stiles to move the latch to the open position, or by inserting a thin stiff wire through openings between the stile or rail and the frame