Definition of lock

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Lock (n.) That part or apparatus of a firearm by which the charge is exploded; as, a matchlock, flintlock, percussion lock, etc..

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Blocklike :: Blocklike (a.) Like a block; stupid.
Impression :: Impression (n.) A print on paper from a wood block, metal plate, or the like..
Flight :: Flight (n.) A number of beings or things passing through the air together; especially, a flock of birds flying in company; the birds that fly or migrate together; the birds produced in one season; as, a flight of arrows..
Lockage :: Lockage (n.) Amount of elevation and descent made by the locks of a canal.
Forelock :: Forelock (n.) The lock of hair that grows from the forepart of the head.
Pastor :: Pastor (n.) A shepherd; one who has the care of flocks and herds.
Pastern :: Pastern (n.) The part of the foot of the horse, and allied animals, between the fetlock and the coffin joint. See Illust. of Horse..
Shackle :: Shackle (n.) The hinged and curved bar of a padlock, by which it is hung to the staple..
Warp :: Warp (v. i.) To fly with a bending or waving motion; to turn and wave, like a flock of birds or insects..
Watchhouse :: Watchhouse (n.) A place where persons under temporary arrest by the police of a city are kept; a police station; a lockup.
Blockaded :: Blockaded (imp. & p. p.) of Blockad.
Patch :: Patch (n.) A block on the muzzle of a gun, to do away with the effect of dispart, in sighting..
Coak :: Coak (n.) A metallic bushing or strengthening piece in the center of a wooden block sheave.
Broach :: Broach (n.) To shape roughly, as a block of stone, by chiseling with a coarse tool..
Whisp :: Whisp (n.) A flock of snipe.
Mome :: Mome (n.) A dull, silent person; a blockhead..
Warlockry :: Warlockry (n.) Impishness; magic.
Burton :: Burton (n.) A peculiar tackle, formed of two or more blocks, or pulleys, the weight being suspended to a hook block in the bight of the running part..
Bolster :: Bolster (n.) A block of wood on the carriage of a siege gun, upon which the breech of the gun rests when arranged for transportation..
Rule :: Rule (a.) Systematic method or practice; as, my ule is to rise at six o'clock..
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