lock

Meanings

• noun

  A device used to secure a door or other opening by engaging a locking mechanism.

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Pronunciation

1. /lɑk/
   
   
   
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2. /lɑk/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

unlock

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lock
rocks , docks , clocks

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Variants

List of all variants of lock that leads to same result
lock , locks , lock horns , lock on , lock onto , lockable , locked , locked horns , locked on , locked onto , locking , locking horns , locking on , locking onto , locks horns , locks on , locks onto , loc , loc'd , locing , locs , lock-in , lock-ins , lock out , locked out , locking out , locks out , lock screen , lock screens , lock , stock , and barrel , lock away , locked away , locking away , locks away , lock her knee , lock his knee , lock one's knee , lock their knee

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Etymology

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Old English lokc, from lōcian 'to fasten, lock'. Related to lōc 'a snare, trap'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest lock in the world is the Magdeburg Water Gate in Germany, which is 1,032 feet long.

2. The term 'lockjaw' comes from the inability to open one's jaw due to a severe bite or injury.

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Related Concepts

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1. key: A device used to unlock a lock or open a locking mechanism.

2. locksmith: A professional who installs, repairs, or makes keys for locks.

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Culture

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Throughout history, locks have been used for various purposes, including securing homes, protecting valuables, and controlling access to important areas. In literature, locks have been used as metaphors for secrets, mysteries, and protection. In art, they have been depicted in paintings and sculptures as symbols of security and control.

How to Memorize "lock"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a key turning in a lock, or a bolt sliding into place to secure a door.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lock' with the idea of security and protection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Locks Keep Out Criminals' to remember the function of a lock.

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