Definition of lock

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Lock (n.) An inclosure in a canal with gates at each end, used in raising or lowering boats as they pass from one level to another; -- called also lift lock..

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Block :: Block (n.) To secure or support by means of blocks; to secure, as two boards at their angles of intersection, by pieces of wood glued to each..
Down :: Down (prep.) A bank or rounded hillock of sand thrown up by the wind along or near the shore; a flattish-topped hill; -- usually in the plural.
Phototype :: Phototype (n.) A plate or block with a printing surface (usually in relief) obtained from a photograph; also, any one of the many methods of processes by which such a printing surface is obtained..
Smelt :: Smelt (n.) Any one of numerous species of small silvery salmonoid fishes of the genus Osmerus and allied genera, which ascend rivers to spawn, and sometimes become landlocked in lakes. They are esteemed as food, and have a peculiar odor and taste..
Chockablock :: Chockablock (a.) Hoisted as high as the tackle will admit; brought close together, as the two blocks of a tackle in hoisting..
Oppilate :: Oppilate (v. t.) To crowd together; to fill with obstructions; to block up.
Bear :: Bear (n.) A block covered with coarse matting; -- used to scour the deck.
Stumped :: Stump (n.) A pin in a tumbler lock which forms an obstruction to throwing the bolt, except when the gates of the tumblers are properly arranged, as by the key; a fence; also, a pin or projection in a lock to form a guide for a movable piece..
Bridle :: Bridle (n.) The piece in the interior of a gun lock, which holds in place the tumbler, sear, etc..
Lock :: Lock (v. t.) To link together; to clasp closely; as, to lock arms..
Foretop :: Foretop (n.) The hair on the forepart of the head; esp., a tuft or lock of hair which hangs over the forehead, as of a horse..
Nab :: Nab (n.) The keeper, or box into which the lock is shot..
Dovetail :: Dovetail (n.) A flaring tenon, or tongue (shaped like a bird's tail spread), and a mortise, or socket, into which it fits tightly, making an interlocking joint between two pieces which resists pulling a part in all directions except one..
Block Tin :: Block tin () See under Tin.
Woodenness :: Woodenness (n.) Quality of being wooden; clumsiness; stupidity; blockishness.
Elflock :: Elflock (n.) Hair matted, or twisted into a knot, as if by elves..
Last :: Last (v. i.) A wooden block shaped like the human foot, on which boots and shoes are formed..
Lock :: Lock (n.) A grapple in wrestling.
Marry :: Marry (v. t.) To dispose of in wedlock; to give away as wife.
Bolt :: Bolt (n.) A sliding catch, or fastening, as for a door or gate; the portion of a lock which is shot or withdrawn by the action of the key..
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