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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Sear :: Sear (n.) The catch in a gunlock by which the hammer is held cocked or half cocked.
Ladyclock :: Ladyclock (n.) See Ladyrird.
Gaggle :: Gaggle (v. i.) A flock of wild geese.
Voyol :: Voyol (n.) The block through which a messenger passes.
Lock :: Lock (v. t.) To link together; to clasp closely; as, to lock arms..
Flock :: Flock (n.) A Christian church or congregation; considered in their relation to the pastor, or minister in charge..
Lock :: Lock (v. t.) To seize, as the sword arm of an antagonist, by turning the left arm around it, to disarm him..
Comb :: Comb (n.) The thumbpiece of the hammer of a gunlock, by which it may be cocked..
Fleet :: Fleet (v. t.) To draw apart the blocks of; -- said of a tackle.
Kedlook :: Kedlook (n.) See Charlock.
Snipe :: Snipe (n.) A fool; a blockhead.
Cock :: Cock (n.) The bridge piece which affords a bearing for the pivot of a balance in a clock or watch.
Tinning :: Tinning (n.) The act, art, or process of covering or coating anything with melted tin, or with tin foil, as kitchen utensils, locks, and the like..
Phalarope :: Phalarope (n.) Any species of Phalaropus and allied genera of small wading birds (Grallae), having lobate toes. They are often seen far from land, swimming in large flocks. Called also sea goose..
Denture :: Denture (n.) An artificial tooth, block, or set of teeth..
Tail-bay :: Tail-bay (n.) The part of a canal lock below the lower gates.
Clocklike :: Clocklike (a.) Like a clock or like clockwork; mechanical.
Block Book :: Block book () A book printed from engraved wooden blocks instead of movable types.
Top-block :: Top-block (n.) A large ironbound block strapped with a hook, and, when used, hung to an eyebolt in the cap, -- used in swaying and lowering the topmast..
Strike :: Strike (v. i.) To hit; to collide; to dush; to clash; as, a hammer strikes against the bell of a clock..
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