lock

About 10.88 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
2. noun A mutex or other token restricting access to a resource.
3. noun A segment of a canal or other navigable waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels.
4. noun The firing mechanism in a gun.
5. noun Complete control over a situation.
6. noun Something sure to be a success.
7. noun Synonym of Dutch book.
8. noun A player in the scrum behind the front row, usually the tallest members of the team.

Similar words

interlock lock in mesh interlace whorl lock away curl ringlet put away lock up

Often followed by

and the of on up in is it to

Word family

loc lockable locked locking locks