English dictionary

housebreaking

/'h/&//U/s,br/eI/k/i//N/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent

noun.act

Synonyms break-in breaking and entering

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of breaking open and entering, with a felonious purpose, the dwelling house of another, whether done by day or night. See Burglary, and To break a house, under Break.

noun

Source: webster1913