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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Sarsen :: Sarsen (n.) One of the large sandstone blocks scattered over the English chalk downs; -- called also sarsen stone, and Druid stone..
Fortilage :: Fortilage (n.) A little fort; a blockhouse.
Wantwit :: Wantwit (n.) One destitute of wit or sense; a blockhead; a fool.
Crosier :: Crosier (n.) The pastoral staff of a bishop (also of an archbishop, being the symbol of his office as a shepherd of the flock of God..
Snipe :: Snipe (n.) A fool; a blockhead.
Wedlock :: Wedlock (v. i.) The ceremony, or the state, of marriage; matrimony..
Block :: Block (v. t.) A section of a railroad where the block system is used. See Block system, below..
Montoir :: Montoir (n.) A stone used in mounting a horse; a horse block.
Lockjaw :: Lockjaw (n.) A contraction of the muscles of the jaw by which its motion is suspended; a variety of tetanus.
Willock :: Willock (n.) The common guillemot.
Bullock :: Bullock (v. t.) To bully.
Loom :: Loom (n.) That part of an oar which is near the grip or handle and inboard from the rowlock.
Lock-down :: Lock-down (n.) A contrivance to fasten logs together in rafting; -- used by lumbermen.
Oarlock :: Oarlock (n.) The notch, fork, or other device on the gunwale of a boat, in which the oar rests in rowing. See Rowlock..
Stump :: Stumbling-stone (n.) A stumbling-block.
Horography :: Horography (n.) The art of constructing instruments for making the hours, as clocks, watches, and dials..
Favor :: Favor (n.) Love locks.
Gate :: Gate (n.) In a lock tumbler, the opening for the stump of the bolt to pass through or into..
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..
Slocken :: Slocken (v. t.) To quench; to allay; to slake. See Slake.
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