lock
English Thesaurus
1. any wrestling hold in which some part of the opponent's body is twisted or pressured (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | wrestling hold, |
| definition | : | a hold used in the sport of wrestling (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | hammerlock, |
| definition | : | a wrestling hold in which the opponent's arm is twisted up behind his back (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | headlock, |
| definition | : | a wrestling hold in which the opponent's head is locked between the crook of your elbow and the side of your body (noun.act) |
2. a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed (noun.artifact)
| hyponym | : | combination lock, |
| definition | : | lock that can be opened only by turning dials in a special sequence (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | cylinder lock, |
| definition | : | a lock in which a cylinder rotates to move a bolt; tumblers are pins; inserting the key lifts and aligns the pins to free the cylinder to rotate (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | doorlock, |
| definition | : | a lock on an exterior door (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | door latch, latch, |
| definition | : | spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | lever lock, |
| definition | : | a lock whose tumblers are levers that must be raised to a given position so that the bolt can move (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | padlock, |
| definition | : | a detachable lock; has a hinged shackle that can be passed through the staple of a hasp or the links in a chain and then snapped shut (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | sash fastener, sash lock, window lock, |
| definition | : | a lock attached to the sashes of a double hung window that can fix both in the shut position (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | bolt, deadbolt, |
| definition | : | the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | keyhole, |
| definition | : | the hole where a key is inserted (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | tumbler, |
| definition | : | a movable obstruction in a lock that must be adjusted to a given position (as by a key) before the bolt can be thrown (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | door, |
| definition | : | a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | drawer, |
| definition | : | a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | gate, |
| definition | : | a movable barrier in a fence or wall (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | lid, |
| definition | : | a movable top or cover (hinged or separate) for closing the opening at the top of a box, chest, jar, pan, etc. (noun.artifact) |
3. a restraint incorporated into the ignition switch to prevent the use of a vehicle by persons who do not have the key (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | constraint, restraint, |
| definition | : | a device that retards something's motion (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | ignition switch, |
| definition | : | switch that operates a solenoid that closes a circuit to operate the starter (noun.artifact) |
4. enclosure consisting of a section of canal that can be closed to control the water level; used to raise or lower vessels that pass through it (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | enclosure, |
| definition | : | a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | canal, |
| definition | : | long and narrow strip of water made for boats or for irrigation (noun.artifact) |
5. a mechanism that detonates the charge of a gun (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | mechanism, |
| definition | : | device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function (noun.artifact) |
6. a strand or cluster of hair (noun.body)
| hypernym | : | hair, |
| definition | : | a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | sausage curl, |
| definition | : | a fat sausage-shaped curl (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | forelock, |
| definition | : | a lock of hair growing (or falling) over the forehead (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | crimp, |
| definition | : | a lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | dreadlock, |
| definition | : | one of many long thin braids of hair radiating from the scalp; popularized by Rastafarians (noun.body) |
7. become rigid or immoveable (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | engage, |
| definition | : | get caught (verb.change) |
8. place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | confine, |
| definition | : | prevent from leaving or from being removed (verb.contact) |
9. fasten with a lock (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | fasten, fix, secure, |
| definition | : | cause to be firmly attached (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | padlock, |
| definition | : | fasten with a padlock (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | bolt, |
| definition | : | secure or lock with a bolt (verb.contact) |
10. keep engaged (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | displace, move, |
| definition | : | cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | flip, switch, throw, |
| definition | : | cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | ride, |
| definition | : | keep partially engaged by slightly depressing a pedal with the foot (verb.contact) |
11. become engaged or intermeshed with one another (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | bosom, embrace, hug, squeeze, |
| definition | : | squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness (verb.contact) |
12. hold in a locking position (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | hold, take hold, |
| definition | : | have or hold in one's hands or grip (verb.contact) |
13. build locks in order to facilitate the navigation of vessels (verb.creation)
| hypernym | : | build, construct, make, |
| definition | : | make by combining materials and parts (verb.creation) |
14. hold fast (in a certain state) (verb.emotion)
15. pass by means through a lock in a waterway (verb.motion)
16. any wrestling hold in which some part of the opponent's body is twisted or pressured (noun.act)
| derivation | : | interlock, lock, |
| definition | : | become engaged or intermeshed with one another (verb.contact) |
17. a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | lock, |
| definition | : | fasten with a lock (verb.contact) |
18. enclosure consisting of a section of canal that can be closed to control the water level; used to raise or lower vessels that pass through it (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | lock, |
| definition | : | build locks in order to facilitate the navigation of vessels (verb.creation) |
| derivation | : | lock, |
| definition | : | pass by means through a lock in a waterway (verb.motion) |
19. a strand or cluster of hair (noun.body)
| derivation | : | curl, wave, |
| definition | : | twist or roll into coils or ringlets (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | curly, |
| definition | : | (of hair) having curls or waves (adj.all) |
20. become rigid or immoveable (verb.change)
| antonym | : | unlock, |
| definition | : | become unlocked (verb.change) |
21. place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | locking, lockup, |
| definition | : | the act of locking something up to protect it (noun.act) |
22. fasten with a lock (verb.contact)
| antonym | : | unlock, |
| definition | : | become unlocked (verb.change) |
| antonym | : | unlock, |
| definition | : | open the lock of (verb.contact) |
| also | : | lock up, |
| definition | : | secure by locking (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | lock, |
| definition | : | a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | locker, |
| definition | : | a fastener that locks or closes (noun.artifact) |
23. keep engaged (verb.contact)
| antonym | : | disengage, withdraw, |
| definition | : | release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | operation, |
| definition | : | the activity of operating something (a machine or business etc.) (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | operation, |
| definition | : | the state of being in effect or being operative (noun.state) |
24. become engaged or intermeshed with one another (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | lock, |
| definition | : | any wrestling hold in which some part of the opponent's body is twisted or pressured (noun.act) |
25. hold in a locking position (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | lock, |
| definition | : | any wrestling hold in which some part of the opponent's body is twisted or pressured (noun.act) |
26. build locks in order to facilitate the navigation of vessels (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | lock, lock chamber, |
| definition | : | enclosure consisting of a section of canal that can be closed to control the water level; used to raise or lower vessels that pass through it (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | lockage, |
| definition | : | a system of locks in a canal or waterway (noun.artifact) |
27. pass by means through a lock in a waterway (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | lockage, |
| definition | : | passage through a lock in a canal or waterway (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | lock, lock chamber, |
| definition | : | enclosure consisting of a section of canal that can be closed to control the water level; used to raise or lower vessels that pass through it (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | lockage, |
| definition | : | a system of locks in a canal or waterway (noun.artifact) |
28. any wrestling hold in which some part of the opponent's body is twisted or pressured (noun.act)
| derivation | : | interlock, lock, |
| definition | : | become engaged or intermeshed with one another (verb.contact) |
29. a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | lock, |
| definition | : | fasten with a lock (verb.contact) |
30. enclosure consisting of a section of canal that can be closed to control the water level; used to raise or lower vessels that pass through it (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | lock, |
| definition | : | build locks in order to facilitate the navigation of vessels (verb.creation) |
| derivation | : | lock, |
| definition | : | pass by means through a lock in a waterway (verb.motion) |
31. a strand or cluster of hair (noun.body)
| derivation | : | curl, wave, |
| definition | : | twist or roll into coils or ringlets (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | curly, |
| definition | : | (of hair) having curls or waves (adj.all) |
32. become rigid or immoveable (verb.change)
| antonym | : | unlock, |
| definition | : | become unlocked (verb.change) |
33. place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | locking, lockup, |
| definition | : | the act of locking something up to protect it (noun.act) |
34. fasten with a lock (verb.contact)
| antonym | : | unlock, |
| definition | : | become unlocked (verb.change) |
| antonym | : | unlock, |
| definition | : | open the lock of (verb.contact) |
| also | : | lock up, |
| definition | : | secure by locking (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | lock, |
| definition | : | a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | locker, |
| definition | : | a fastener that locks or closes (noun.artifact) |
35. keep engaged (verb.contact)
| antonym | : | disengage, withdraw, |
| definition | : | release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | operation, |
| definition | : | the activity of operating something (a machine or business etc.) (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | operation, |
| definition | : | the state of being in effect or being operative (noun.state) |
36. become engaged or intermeshed with one another (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | lock, |
| definition | : | any wrestling hold in which some part of the opponent's body is twisted or pressured (noun.act) |
37. hold in a locking position (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | lock, |
| definition | : | any wrestling hold in which some part of the opponent's body is twisted or pressured (noun.act) |
38. build locks in order to facilitate the navigation of vessels (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | lock, lock chamber, |
| definition | : | enclosure consisting of a section of canal that can be closed to control the water level; used to raise or lower vessels that pass through it (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | lockage, |
| definition | : | a system of locks in a canal or waterway (noun.artifact) |
39. pass by means through a lock in a waterway (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | lockage, |
| definition | : | passage through a lock in a canal or waterway (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | lock, lock chamber, |
| definition | : | enclosure consisting of a section of canal that can be closed to control the water level; used to raise or lower vessels that pass through it (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | lockage, |
| definition | : | a system of locks in a canal or waterway (noun.artifact) |
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