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How to pronounce lock
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What does lock mean?
nounSomething used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
“"Give me the key," said my mother; and though the lock was very stiff, she had turned it and thrown back the lid in a twinkling.”
A mutex or other token restricting access to a resource.
A segment of a canal or other navigable waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels.
“Here the canal came to a check, ending abruptly with a large lock.”
verbTo become fastened in place.
“If you put the brakes on too hard, the wheels will lock.”
To fasten with a lock.
“Remember to lock the door when you leave.”
To be capable of becoming fastened in place.
“This door locks with a key.”
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