Definition of lock

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Lock (n.) An inclosure in a canal with gates at each end, used in raising or lowering boats as they pass from one level to another; -- called also lift lock..

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Tuz :: Tuz (n.) A lock or tuft of hair.
Slocken :: Slocken (v. t.) To quench; to allay; to slake. See Slake.
Coak :: Coak (n.) A metallic bushing or strengthening piece in the center of a wooden block sheave.
Isochronon :: Isochronon (n.) A clock that is designed to keep very accurate time.
Favor :: Favor (n.) Love locks.
Lurdan :: Lurdan (a.) Stupid; blockish.
Dagswain :: Dagswain (n.) A coarse woolen fabric made of daglocks, or the refuse of wool..
Trip :: Trip (n.) A herd or flock, as of sheep, goats, etc..
Dag-tailed :: Dag-tailed (a.) Daggle-tailed; having the tail clogged with daglocks.
Slock :: Slock (v. t.) Alt. of Slocke.
Locken :: Locken (obs. p. p.) of Lock.
Fish-block :: Fish-block (n.) See Fish-tackle.
Lock :: Lock (v. t.) To link together; to clasp closely; as, to lock arms..
Flintlock :: Flintlock (n.) A lock for a gun or pistol, having a flint fixed in the hammer, which on striking the steel ignites the priming..
Bandy :: Bandy (n.) A carriage or cart used in India, esp. one drawn by bullocks..
Water Hemlock :: Water hemlock () A poisonous plant (/nanthe crocata) resembling the above.
Tachometer :: Tachometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the velocity of running water in a river or canal, consisting of a wheel with inclined vanes, which is turned by the current. The rotations of the wheel are recorded by clockwork..
Rowlock :: Rowlock (n.) A contrivance or arrangement serving as a fulcrum for an oar in rowing. It consists sometimes of a notch in the gunwale of a boat, sometimes of a pair of pins between which the oar rests on the edge of the gunwale, sometimes of a single pin passing through the oar, or of a metal fork or stirrup pivoted in the gunwale and suporting the oar..
Oarlock :: Oarlock (n.) The notch, fork, or other device on the gunwale of a boat, in which the oar rests in rowing. See Rowlock..
Ambry :: Ambry (n.) In churches, a kind of closet, niche, cupboard, or locker for utensils, vestments, etc..
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