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locky

Meanings
  • noun

    A term used to describe a type of security device or mechanism, typically a container or box with a combination lock.

    - "Can you help me open the locky on my bike shed?"
    - "The thief was unable to crack the locky on the safe."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with locky
rocky , socks , docky
Homophones
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  1. locky (en) : A type of security device or mechanism

  2. locky (en) : A nickname or term of endearment for someone named Locks

Variants
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Lecky , William Edward Hartpole Lecky
Etymology
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From the English word 'lock' meaning to secure or fasten, and the suffix '-y' denoting a container or box.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'locky' is derived from the Old English word 'locian', which means 'to close'.

  2. The first combination locks were invented in China around 1000 AD.

  3. The world's largest lock is located in the Netherlands and measures over 11 meters tall and 25 meters long.

Related Concepts
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  1. combination lock: A type of locky that requires a specific sequence of numbers or symbols to be entered in order to open it.

  2. padlock: A type of locky that can be attached to an external object, such as a gate or a fence.

Culture
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In literature, the term 'locky' has been used to describe various types of containers and boxes, including treasure chests and magical objects. In art, it has been depicted as an intricate and decorative element in various forms of art, such as sculpture and painting.

How to Memorize "locky"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a small metal box with a dial and a series of numbered buttons.
    - Visualize yourself turning the dial and entering the correct sequence of numbers to open the locky.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'locky' with the image of a key or a padlock.
    - Remember that a locky is a type of container or box used to secure or protect something.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'locky' with the phrase 'Lots Of Cool Keys Yielding Secrets'.
    - Use the acronym LOCKS to remember the different parts of a locky: Latch, Organ, Combination, Keyway, Shackle.

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