English Explanatory Dictionary

effraction

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. forcible Burglary.
  2. A bone fracture where the bone breaks the surface of the skin.

Pronunciation

/ɛˈfrak.ʃən/ /ɪˈfrækʃən/ /əˈfræk.ʃən/

Word forms

effraction effractions

Etymology

From French effraction from Latin effractura.

Synonyms

breaking and entering forced entry
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