noun Download 🔗Share Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination. Examples : "The front door has a strong lock, so we know the house is secure. " property item thing utility essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (by extension) A mutex or other token restricting access to a resource. Examples : "The school's computer lab has a lock on the printer; only one person can use it at a time. " computing technical essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A segment of a canal or other waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels. Examples : "The boat captain carefully navigated the lock, waiting for the gates to open and close to raise the boat to the next level. " nautical architecture essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The firing mechanism. Examples : "The lock on the old school door was jammed, preventing the teacher from unlocking it. " weapon part machine technical essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Complete control over a situation. Examples : "The teacher had a firm lock on the classroom; the students were quiet and attentive. " situation essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share A player in the scrum behind the front row, usually the tallest members of the team. Examples : "The lock in the rugby team is usually the tallest player on the field. " sport essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable. Examples : "The intricate lock of the drawer prevented access to the important documents. " device utility thing essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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