Lock

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Noun

lock (plural locks)

  1. Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
  2. A segment of a canal or other waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels.
  3. A tuft or length of hair.
  4. The firing mechanism of a gun.

Derived terms

Translations

something used for fastening

segment of a canal

tuft or length of hair

firing mechanism of a gun

Intransitive verb

to lock (locks, locked, locking)

  1. To become fastened in place
    If you put the brakes on too hard, the wheels will lock.
  2. (break dancing) To freeze ones body or a part thereof in place
    a pop and lock routine

Antonyms

Translations

to become fastened in place

Transitive verb

to lock (locks, locked, locking)

  1. To fasten with a lock.
    Remember to lock the door when you leave.


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References

1-5. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^  Oxford-Paravia Concise - Dizionario Inglese-Italiano e Italiano-Inglese. Maria Cristina Bareggi, ed. Turin: Paravia, 2003 (in collaboration with Oxford University Press). ISBN 8839551107.ang:lock

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