lock — a device for keeping a door, window, etc. fastened and preventing people from opening it
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a device for keeping a door, window, etc. fastened and preventing people from opening it
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɑːk/
Example Sentences
- My phone has a face lock, but it can't recognize me when I'm half asleep in the morning.
- She kept a lock of her dog's hair in a locket.
- I always lock my diary because my little brother is a professional snoop.
lock
NOUN[/lɑːk/]
a device for keeping a door, window, etc. fastened and preventing people from opening it
💡 Concept
She turned the key to lock the heavy wooden door before leaving home.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/lɑːk/
🇬🇧 UK/lɒk/
🌳Etymology
Rootlock
🎵Rhyme
rockblockclockshockknock
rock
block
clock
shock
knock
🔗Collocations
lock the door
door lock
lock up
combination lock
lock screen
pick a lock
under lock and key
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My phone has a face lock, but it can't recognize me when I'm half asleep in the morning.”
“She kept a lock of her dog's hair in a locket.”
😄 Fun example
“I always lock my diary because my little brother is a professional snoop.”
“The car doors automatically lock when you start driving.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
securefastenboltlatchseal
Antonyms
unlockopenunfasten
Related
keylockerlocksmithpadlockdeadbolt
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