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locks
The word carries a strong sense of security and restriction. When applied to hardware, it evokes a feeling of finality and protection, creating a boundary between the safe interior and the external world. It suggests a binary state: either open and accessible or closed and forbidden.
Countable when referring to individual devices or strands of hair. Uncountable when referring to the general state of being locked or the mechanism of locking.
Meanings
Examples
Make sure all the locks are secure before you leave the house.
The boat slowly ascended through the canal locks.
Did you remember to lock the safe in the basement?
I can see a few stray locks of hair falling over his forehead.
The gear locks into place with a satisfying click.
The gear locks into place with a satisfying click.
Phrasal Verbs
lock up
to secure a building or room by locking all doors and windows
lock out
to prevent someone from entering a place by locking the door
lock in
to prevent someone or something from leaving a place
lock down
to restrict movement or access to a location for security reasons