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loid en · NOUN

Etymology

Short for celluloid.

Meanings

1. A tool made from a piece of celluloid, used for bypassing locks.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
loids	Number=Plur		lexicographic

loid en · VERB

Etymology

Short for celluloid.

Meanings

1. (transitive) To force (a door) open by slipping a credit card or similar thin object between the door and the frame.
   • 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 […] 2012, Lawrence Fennelly, Handbook of Loss Prevention and Crime Prevention, page 346:
   • A deadbolt can't be loided because it doesn't have a curved, self-latching bolt. 1983, Ronald L. Cruit, Intruder in your home, page 42:

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
loids	Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres		lexicographic
loiding	Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
loided	Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
loided	Tense=Past		lexicographic