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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Warlock :: Warlock (a.) Of or pertaining to a warlock or warlock; impish.
Lock Stitch :: Lock stitch () A peculiar sort of stitch formed by the locking of two threads together, as in the work done by some sewing machines. See Stitch..
Stop :: Stop (n.) A device, or piece, as a pin, block, pawl, etc., for arresting or limiting motion, or for determining the position to which another part shall be brought..
Scud :: Scud (n.) A small flight of larks, or other birds, less than a flock..
Tailstock :: Tailstock (n.) The sliding block or support, in a lathe, which carries the dead spindle, or adjustable center. The headstock supports the live spindle..
Bastardize :: Bastardize (v. t.) To beget out of wedlock.
Guard :: Guard (v. t.) A plate of metal, beneath the stock, or the lock frame, of a gun or pistol, having a loop, called a bow, to protect the trigger..
Erratic :: Erratic (n.) Any stone or material that has been borne away from its original site by natural agencies; esp., a large block or fragment of rock; a bowlder..
Graft :: Graft (n.) To cover, as a ring bolt, block strap, splicing, etc., with a weaving of small cord or rope-yarns..
Juggle :: "Juggle (n.) A block of timber cut to a length, either in the round or split..
Hand :: Hand (n.) The small part of a gunstock near the lock, which is grasped by the hand in taking aim..
Denture :: Denture (n.) An artificial tooth, block, or set of teeth..
Ticker :: Ticker (n.) One who, or that which, ticks, or produces a ticking sound, as a watch or clock, a telegraphic sounder, etc..
Mullock :: Mullock (n.) Rubbish; refuse; dirt.
Wenlock Group :: Wenlock group () The middle subdivision of the Upper Silurian in Great Britain; -- so named from the typical locality in Shropshire.
Blockhouse :: Blockhouse (n.) An edifice or structure of heavy timbers or logs for military defense, having its sides loopholed for musketry, and often an upper story projecting over the lower, or so placed upon it as to have its sides make an angle wit the sides of the lower story, thus enabling the defenders to fire downward, and in all directions; -- formerly much used in America and Germany..
Lock :: Lock (n.) A device for keeping a wheel from turning.
Timekeeper :: Timekeeper (n.) A clock, watch, or other chronometer; a timepiece..
Underlock :: Underlock (n.) A lock of wool hanging under the belly of a sheep.
Hand :: Hand (n.) An index or pointer on a dial; as, the hour or minute hand of a clock..
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