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Meaning of lock
The primary meaning of the word "lock" is a device for fastening or securing something.
Etymology of lock
The word "lock" comes from Old English "lōc", which is also the source of the Modern English word "lock" as a device for fastening
The sense of a section of a river or canal dates back to the 15th century
The word has been used in various contexts, including sports and hair, since the 16th century
Synonyms
Definitions
- A device for fastening or securing something, typically by inserting a key or turning a handle to engage a bolt or other mechanism
- A section of a river or canal that can be closed to control the water level, used to raise or lower vessels
- A tuft or tress of hair
- In sports, a hold or grip that restricts an opponent's movement
Usage Examples
- She turned the key in the lock and opened the door
- The boat passed through the lock and continued down the canal
- He wore his hair in a lock, which fell down his back
- The wrestler put his opponent in a lock and won the match