Word Finder - locks

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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.

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A tuft or length of hair, wool etc.

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A small quantity of straw etc.

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A quantity of meal, the perquisite of a mill-servant.