Word Finder - lock

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Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.

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(by extension) A mutex or other token restricting access to a resource.

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A segment of a canal or other waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels.

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The firing mechanism.

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Complete control over a situation.

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Something sure to be a success.

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A player in the scrum behind the front row, usually the tallest members of the team.

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A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.

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A place from which egress is prevented, as by a lock.

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A device for keeping a wheel from turning.

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A grapple in wrestling.

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To become fastened in place.

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

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To fasten with a lock.

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Remember to lock the door when you leave.

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To be capable of becoming fastened in place.

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This door locks with a key.

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To intertwine or dovetail.

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We locked arms and stepped out into the night.

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(break dancing) To freeze one's body or a part thereof in place.

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a pop and lock routine

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To furnish (a canal) with locks.

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To raise or lower (a boat) in a lock.

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To seize (e.g. the sword arm of an antagonist) by turning the left arm around it, to disarm him.

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To modify (a thread) so that users cannot make new posts in it.

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(WMF jargon) To prevent a page from being edited by other users.

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Frequently vandalized pages are generally locked to prevent further damage.

I'll get the lights and lock the door!

They're too busy trying to lock me up and toss the key.

He twisted a lock of her hair between his fingers.

Were you kept under lock and key?

A lock of mousy blonde hair covered her left eye.

I'll lock the bison out.

Lock up all the bad guys or at least keep them away from Parkside.

There was no way to lock the screen, so she simply pushed it shut and started for the house.

She went to lock her door, only to find the lock had been removed.

She'd already tested the lock and found it to be beyond tampering.

Pausing only long enough to lock it, he carried her to their bedroom.

The latter are often constructed with hoods and lined with comfortable materials to lock in body heat.

She should lock her doors and windows, just like you people, before this guy carves her up and adds her to the list.

The two looked up and down the hallway, then withdrew a lock pick set.

He said he mailed me the key to the new lock.

The weapons are just awful to control, but there is a target that locks-on to enemies for a second or two before it disappears (what???) and you have to lock on again.

When you lock onto an object you can interact with, you can use the analog stick to look around.

Later she went by to meet him, but not only was he not in, he had changed the lock.

I was going to give him a note about the new lock.

The room key was in his raincoat pocket and he managed to pull it out with two fingers and fit it into the lock, pushing the door open with his shoulder.

She ignored his tap on the glass until he persisted and she finally flipped open the lock and he slid in.

Suddenly, there was a sound at the door—a key being inserted into the lock.

Before making the reservation, it's good to ask how high the barrier on the balcony is and also if the door has a lock that children cannot reach.

A partial crossing does not cross the entire Canal, but allows passengers to experience one lock of the canal before moving on.

These are formed from two sections of the same heart or from two different hearts that lock together.

It closes with a joint and catch lock and also comes gift boxed.

Even a sturdy fence with a sturdy lock won't deter a person (child or adult) who is determined to get to the pool; they will just climb it.

The best way is to lock onto the helicopter after he shoots a few times at you and begins to find a better position.

For example, enemies will sometimes use special attacks that can poison Lex, causing a bit of damage each turn, stun you for a round, or even lock certain letter tiles and make them unusable.

The main difference is that there is a lock button for your gun.

As soon as your crosshairs intersect it, your gun will lock on to it.

Other companies, including NEC and SNK, tried to compete at the same time, but could not put a dent in the lock on the market held by Sega and Nintendo.

In the bank level, immediately after picking the lock to get into the presidents room turn left and you will see a painting.

For security, you can password-protect your phone and lock the keys.

At last, when he was about to begin rapping his head on the wall for attention, he heard a click at the lock and the sound of the door opening.

We sal lock ye in the chaumer here an she wul no can herm ye.â An thay did juist that.

The benefit here is it will take a full day to cruise the entire Canal, going from lock to lock, which is time often better spent seeing the sites in cities such as Gamboa.

Be sure to put any samples gathered into a zip lock bag to prevent further contamination.

If you are going to use it in the next few days put it in a zip lock bag, and store in dark dry environment.

If you happen to have any left over popcorn, just place it in an air-tight container or zip lock bag and put it in the freezer.

Some popular strap lock systems are listed below.

It consists of a Bracelet with three the Cullen Crest Charm, Edward Charm a Heart lock, and a necklace with a key charm.

The key charm on the necklace unlocks the heart lock on the bracelet.

From here you can either lock onto an enemy using the left trigger button or click the left joystick to change your view to first-person for more precise aiming.

It's much easier to simply lock on to foes.

To aim, you'll hold down the left shoulder button to lock on to your target and hit the right shoulder button to fire.

Always buy the least hazardous products possible and keep toxic items out of sight, out of reach, and under lock and key.

There was no light in the back of the house and I didn't have a flashlight so I had trouble getting the key in the lock.

Had a heavy wooden door with a big ol' paddle lock.

The wait lasted less than an hour before Dean heard the metallic sound of a key in the lock.