locks in English

noun

1

a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form.

the key turned firmly in the lock

synonyms: bolt, catch, fastener, clasp, bar, hasp, latch

2

a short confined section of a canal or other waterway in which the water level can be changed by the use of gates and sluices, used for raising and lowering vessels between two gates.

It was nicknamed the Everest of canals because its 91 locks lifted boats 600 ft.

3

a person or thing that is certain to succeed; a certainty.

Avion Black filled in nicely when Lewis was injured but is not a lock to succeed him.

4

a mechanism for exploding the charge of a gun.

5

a piece of a person's hair that coils or hangs together.

she pushed back a lock of hair

verb

1

fasten or secure (something) with a lock.

she closed and locked her desk

synonyms: bolt, fasten, bar, secure, seal, padlock, latch, chain

2

make or become rigidly fixed or immovable.

he locked his hands behind her neck

synonyms: join, interlock, intertwine, link, mesh, engage, unite, connect, yoke, mate, couple, become stuck, stick, jam, become/make immovable, become/make rigid

3

go through a lock on a canal.

we locked through at Moore Haven

noun

bolt, catch, fastener, clasp, bar, hasp, latch
lock chamber
whorl, ringlet, curl
ignition lock

verb

bolt, join, become stuck, clasp, operate, interlock, shut up
bolt, fasten, bar, secure, seal, padlock, latch, chain
join, interlock, intertwine, link, mesh, engage, unite, connect, yoke, mate, couple
become stuck, stick, jam, become/make immovable, become/make rigid
clasp, grasp, embrace, hug, squeeze, clench
operate, mesh, engage
interlock
interlock, interlace
shut up, put away, lock up, lock in, shut away, lock away

Use "locks" in a sentence

1. Luggage locks are typically low security locks.

2. Breaching rounds work great against locks or door locks

3. Examples: Gun locks, trigger locks, safety pins, chamber block

4. Defective air locks

5. Defective air locks.

6. Non-electric combination locks

7. Chain locks and shackles

8. LockNull: All locks fail

9. The alternative route down the locks became virtually impassable as the locks were allowed to deteriorate.

10. There are ordinary cable locks, and then there are Trimax® Ironclad Flexible Armor plated Cable Locks

11. She shook her long, flowing locks.

12. Briton Closers Briton Exits Briton Locks

13. Electronic locks and access control devices

14. I’ il open the air locks

15. 5 The locksmith is repairing locks.

16. Generally, locks are advisory locks, where each thread cooperates by acquiring the lock before accessing the corresponding data.

17. We're making up the arm locks.

18. Knots untie and locks get picked.

19. Technical description of locks and hinges: .

20. Motion sensors, laser tripwires, digital locks.

21. Choose from our selection of Catches, including push-to-close locks and latches, draw locks and latches, and more

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23. Contended locks do not use anymore CAS operations, as in case of unContended locks, however, they follow the slow path.

24. Positive locks for table, head, quill, column.

25. Additional deterrents available include theft-proof door locks, wheel locks, locking gas caps, hood locks and chains, bars and chains for brake pedals and steering wheels, as well as electronic ignition cutoff systems.

26. Trilogy standalone digital Cylindrical keyless door locks

27. I just love your yummy strawberry locks!

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29. She had long flowing locks and blue eyes.

30. We had new locks fitted after the burglary.

31. Window locks are an effective deterrent against burglars.

32. The windows were secured with locks and bars.

33. The air locks are opening on this deck!

34. Window locks are a cheap and effective deterrent.

35. And sturdy locks and a shitload of weapons.

36. Software for remotely controlling doorbells, locks, and door access

37. Rooms are double glazed and have double security locks.

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39. explicitly acquires table locks for the current client session.

40. It' s the air locks bubbling through, you see

41. 9 Parasites invent new keys; hosts change the locks.

42. System and method for controlling access to electronic locks

43. Armlocks are considered less dangerous techniques in combat sports allowing joint locks, and are the most common joint locks used as submission holds

44. Change pin codes / combinations on locks which control access.

45. Independence, blow those locks and get outta there now!

46. However, generic, or "pure" CO does not use locks.

47. Any discrepancy between the two, vaults locks itself down.

48. Fitting wheel locks or clamps can make doubly sure.

49. A ratchet pawl locks or releases the ratchet slider.

50. We have a wide range of electric strikes, electromagnetic locks, motorized locks and many other accesories for any access control system and fire protection.