This shows grade level based on the word's complexity. This shows grade level based on the word's complexity. noun a device for securing a door, gate, lid, drawer, or the like in position when closed, consisting of a bolt or system of bolts propelled and withdrawn by a mechanism operated by a key, dial, etc. a contrivance for fastening or securing
something. any device or part for stopping temporarily the motion of a mechanism. an enclosed chamber in a canal, dam, etc., with gates at each end, for raising or lowering vessels from one level to another by admitting or releasing water. an air lock or decompression chamber. complete and unchallenged control; an unbreakable hold: The congresswoman has a lock on the senatorial
nomination.
Slang. someone or something certain of success; sure thing: He's a lock to win the championship. Wrestling. any of various holds, especially a hold secured on the arm, leg, or head: leg lock. Horology. (in an escapement) the overlap between a tooth of an escape wheel and the surface of the pallet locking it. Metalworking.
a projection or recession in the mating face of a forging die. verb (used with object) to fasten or secure (a door, window, building, etc.) by the operation of a lock or locks. to shut in a place fastened by a lock or locks, as for security or restraint. to make fast or immovable by or as if by a lock: He locked the steering wheel on his
car. to make fast or immovable, as by engaging parts: to lock the wheels of a wagon. to join or unite firmly by interlinking or intertwining: to lock arms. to hold fast in an embrace: She was locked in his arms. to move (a ship) by means of a lock or locks, as in a canal (often followed by through, in, out, down, or up). to furnish
with locks, as a canal. verb (used without object) to become locked: This door locks with a key. to become fastened, fixed, or interlocked: gears that lock into place. to go or pass by means of a lock or locks, as a vessel. to construct locks in waterways. Verb Phrases lock in,
lock off,to enclose (a waterway) with a lock. lock on,
lock out,
lock up,
QUIZ SHALL WE PLAY A "SHALL" VS. "SHOULD" CHALLENGE? Should you take this quiz on “shall” versus “should”? It should prove to be a quick challenge! Question 1 of 6 Which form is commonly used with other verbs to express intention? Idioms about locklock horns, to come into conflict; clash: to lock horns with a political opponent. lock, stock, and barrel, completely; entirely; including every part, item, or facet, no matter how small or insignificant: We bought the whole business, lock, stock, and barrel.
under lock and key, securely locked up: The documents were under lock and key. lock and load, Origin of lock1 First recorded before 900; Middle English; Old English loc “fastening, bar”; cognate with Middle Low German lok, Old High German loh, Old Norse lok “a cover, lid,” Gothic -luk in usluk “opening”; akin to Old English lūcan “to shut” OTHER WORDS FROM locklock·less, adjectiveself-lock·ing, adjectivewell-locked, adjective Words nearby lockLoch Ness, Loch Ness monster, Loch Raven, lochus, loci, lock, lockable, lockage, lock bay, lockbox, lockdown Other definitions for lock (2 of 2)noun a tress, curl, or ringlet of hair. locks,
a small tuft or portion of wool, cotton, flax, etc. Origin of lock2 before 900; Middle English locke,Old English locc lock of hair, cognate with Old Norse lokkr,Dutch lok curl, German Locke Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2022 Words related to lockbolt, grip, latch, close, engage, join, press, seal, shut, bar, bond, catch, clamp, clasp, clinch, connection, fastening, fixture, grapple, hasp How to use lock in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for lock (1 of 2)noun a device fitted to a gate, door, drawer, lid, etc, to keep it firmly closed and often to prevent access by unauthorized persons a similar device attached to a machine, vehicle, etc, to prevent use by unauthorized personsa steering lock
the jamming, fastening, or locking together of parts Britishthe extent to which a vehicle's front wheels will turn to the right or leftthis car has a good lock a mechanism that detonates the charge of a gun US and Canadian informala person or thing that is certain to win or to succeedshe is a lock for the Academy Award lock, stock, and barrelcompletely; entirely any wrestling hold in which a wrestler seizes a part of his opponent's body and twists it or otherwise exerts pressure upon it Also called: lock forward rugbyeither of two players who make up the second line of the scrum and apply weight to the forwards in the front line a gas bubble in a hydraulic system or a liquid bubble in a pneumatic system that stops or interferes with the fluid flow in a pipe, capillary, etcan air lock verb to fasten (a door, gate, etc) or (of a door, etc) to become fastened with a lock, bolt, etc, so as to prevent entry or exit (tr)to secure (a building) by locking all doors, windows, etc to fix or become fixed together securely or inextricably to become or cause to become rigid or immovablethe front wheels of the car locked (when tr, often passive)to clasp or entangle (someone or each other) in a struggle or embrace (tr)to furnish (a canal) with locks (tr)to move (a vessel) through a system of locks lock horns(esp of two equally matched opponents) to become engaged in argument or battle lock the stable door after the horse has bolted or lock the stable door after the horse has been stolento take precautions after harm has been done Derived forms of locklockable, adjective Word Origin for lockOld English loc; related to Old Norse lok British Dictionary definitions for lock (2 of 2)noun a strand, curl, or cluster of hair a tuft or wisp of wool, cotton, etc (plural) mainly literaryhair, esp when curly or fine Word Origin for lockOld English loc; related to Old Frisian lok, Old Norse lokkr lock of wool Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Other Idioms and Phrases with lockIn addition to the idioms beginning with lock
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The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. What is called lock?noun. a device for securing a door, gate, lid, drawer, or the like in position when closed, consisting of a bolt or system of bolts propelled and withdrawn by a mechanism operated by a key, dial, etc. a contrivance for fastening or securing something. (in a firearm)
What are the three types of lock?There are three types of locks: mortise, cylindrical, and rim (stem). Nontraditional types of locks provide a higher level of security: multiple bolts, keyless, pad and electromagnetic locks.
What is the noun for lock?noun. /lɑk/ 1[countable] a device that keeps a door, window, lid, etc. shut, usually needing a key to open it She turned the key in the lock. It's a good idea to have locks fitted on all your windows.
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