Definition of lock

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Lock (n.) A device for keeping a wheel from turning.

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Stockjobber :: Stockish (a.) Like a stock; stupid; blockish.
Lock :: Lock (v. t.) To seize, as the sword arm of an antagonist, by turning the left arm around it, to disarm him..
Saithe :: Saithe (n.) The pollock, or coalfish; -- called also sillock..
Bay :: Bay (n.) A small body of water set off from the main body; as a compartment containing water for a wheel; the portion of a canal just outside of the gates of a lock, etc..
Pack :: Pack (v. i.) To gather in flocks or schools; as, the grouse or the perch begin to pack..
Landlocked :: Landlocked (a.) Inclosed, or nearly inclosed, by land..
Dull :: Dull (superl.) Slow of understanding; wanting readiness of apprehension; stupid; doltish; blockish.
Blockaded :: Blockaded (imp. & p. p.) of Blockad.
Planer :: Planer (n.) A wooden block used for forcing down the type in a form, and making the surface even..
Screw :: Screw (v. t.) To turn, as a screw; to apply a screw to; to press, fasten, or make firm, by means of a screw or screws; as, to screw a lock on a door; to screw a press..
Tend :: Tend (v. t.) To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard; as, shepherds tend their flocks..
Sillock :: Sillock (n.) The pollock, or coalfish..
Plinth :: Plinth (n.) In classical architecture, a vertically faced member immediately below the circular base of a column; also, the lowest member of a pedestal; hence, in general, the lowest member of a base; a sub-base; a block upon which the moldings of an architrave or trim are stopped at the bottom. See Illust. of Column..
Goldylocks :: Goldylocks (n.) A plant of several species of the genus Chrysocoma; -- so called from the tufts of yellow flowers which terminate the stems; also, the Ranunculus auricomus, a kind of buttercup..
Lock Step :: Lock step () A mode of marching by a body of men going one after another as closely as possible, in which the leg of each moves at the same time with the corresponding leg of the person before him..
Cittern-head :: Cittern-head (n.) Blockhead; dunce; -- so called because the handle of a cittern usually ended with a carved head.
Oar :: Oar (n) An implement for impelling a boat, being a slender piece of timber, usually ash or spruce, with a grip or handle at one end and a broad blade at the other. The part which rests in the rowlock is called the loom..
Strap :: Strap (n.) A piece of rope or metal passing around a block and used for fastening it to anything.
Flush :: Flush (n.) A flock of birds suddenly started up or flushed.
Willock :: Willock (n.) The common guillemot.
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