nounπShareSomething used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination."The front door has a strong lock, so we know the house is secure. "propertyitemthingutilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) A mutex or other token restricting access to a resource."The school's computer lab has a lock on the printer; only one person can use it at a time. "computingtechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA segment of a canal or other waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels."The boat captain carefully navigated the lock, waiting for the gates to open and close to raise the boat to the next level. "nauticalarchitectureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe firing mechanism."The lock on the old school door was jammed, preventing the teacher from unlocking it. "weaponpartmachinetechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareComplete control over a situation."The teacher had a firm lock on the classroom; the students were quiet and attentive. "situationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething sure to be a success."The new school program is a lock for success; everyone is excited about it. "achievementbusinessoutcomeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA player in the scrum behind the front row, usually the tallest members of the team."The lock in the rugby team is usually the tallest player on the field. "sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable."The intricate lock of the drawer prevented access to the important documents. "deviceutilitythingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place from which egress is prevented, as by a lock."The classroom was a lock after school, preventing students from entering. "placebuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA device for keeping a wheel from turning."The bicycle lock prevented the wheel from turning. "devicemachinevehicleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA grapple in wrestling."The wrestler used a strong lock to take down his opponent. "sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become fastened in place."If you put the brakes on too hard, the wheels will lock."propertyutilityactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fasten with a lock."Remember to lock the door when you leave."utilityactionpropertyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be capable of becoming fastened in place."This door locks with a key."utilitytechnologymachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo intertwine or dovetail."We locked arms and stepped out into the night."actiontechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(break dancing) To freeze one's body or a part thereof in place."a pop and lock routine"dancesportentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo furnish (a canal) with locks."The engineers will lock the canal to regulate the water level. "nauticalarchitectureutilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo raise or lower (a boat) in a lock."The tugboat carefully locked the barge in the canal lock. "nauticalvehiclesailingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo seize (e.g. the sword arm of an antagonist) by turning the left arm around it, to disarm him."In the fight, the warrior locked his opponent's sword arm, preventing him from attacking. "actionmilitaryweaponsportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo modify (a thread) so that users cannot make new posts in it."The teacher locked the discussion thread about the upcoming test, so students couldn't add any more questions. "internetcommunicationcomputingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(WMF jargon) To prevent a page from being edited by other users."Frequently vandalized pages are generally locked to prevent further damage."technologycomputinginternetcommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tuft or length of hair, wool etc."The sheepdog had a thick lock of wool on its forehead. "appearancebodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small quantity of straw etc."The farmer used a small lock of straw to cushion the fragile eggs. "agriculturematerialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA quantity of meal, the perquisite of a mill-servant."The miller's apprentice received his daily lock of grain. "foodagricultureamountjobessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading