lock

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural

locks

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

present (v1)

lock

past (v2)

locked

past participle (v3)

locked

present participle

locking

3rd person singular

locks

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.Something 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.

2. 2.A mutex or other token restricting access to a resource.

   • I forgot to lock the door.

3. 3.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.

4. 4.The firing mechanism.

   • "I never saw such a gun in my life," replied poor Winkle, looking at the lock, as if that would do any good.

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

1. 1.To become fastened in place.

   • If you put the brakes on too hard, the wheels will lock.

2. 2.To be capable of becoming fastened in place.

   • This door locks with a key.

3. 3.To intertwine or dovetail.

   • We locked arms and stepped out into the night.

4. 4.To fasten with a lock.

   • Remember to lock the door when you leave.

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