WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
loid  (loid),USA pronunciation [Slang.]
v.t. 
  1. Slang Termsto open (a locked door) by sliding a thin piece of celluloid or plastic between the door edge and doorframe to force open a spring lock.

n. 
  1. Slang Termsa thin piece of celluloid or plastic so used, as by a burglar.
  • shortening of celluloid 1955–60

'loid' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
aryballos - chlorophyll - colloid chemistry - gorilla - labellum - noncolloid - protective colloid - prothallium - semicolloid - styloid process

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