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What does lock mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word lock? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
  2. (computing) A mutex or other token restricting access to a resource.
  3. A segment of a canal or other waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels.
  4. (firearms) The firing mechanism.
  5. Complete control over a situation.
  6. Something sure to be a success.
  7. (rugby) A player in the scrum behind the front row, usually the tallest members of the team.
  8. A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.
  9. A place from which egress is prevented, as by a lock.
  10. A device for keeping a wheel from turning.
  11. A grapple in wrestling.
Verb
  1. (intransitive) To become fastened in place.
  2. (transitive) To fasten with a lock.
  3. (intransitive) To be capable of becoming fastened in place.
  4. (transitive) To intertwine or dovetail.
  5. (intransitive, break dancing) To freeze one's body or a part thereof in place.
  6. To furnish (a canal) with locks.
  7. To raise or lower (a boat) in a lock.
  8. To seize (e.g. the sword arm of an antagonist) by turning the left arm around it, to disarm him.
  9. (Internet) To officially prevent other users from posting in (a thread).
Noun
  1. A tuft or length of hair.
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