| Engelsk > Engelsk |
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| lock |
| 1. n. Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination. |
| 2. n. (computing, by extension) A mutex or other token restricting access to a resource. |
| 3. n. A segment of a canal or other waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels. |
| 4. n. (gun mechanisms) The firing mechanism. |
| 5. n. Complete control over a situation. |
| 6. n. Something sure to be a success. |
| 7. n. (rugby) A player in the scrum behind the front row, usually the tallest members of the team. |
| 8. n. A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable. |
| 9. n. A place from which egress is prevented, as by a lock. |
| 10. n. A device for keeping a wheel from turning. |
| 11. n. A grapple in wrestling. |
| 12. v. (intransitive) To become fastened in place. |
| If you put the brakes on too hard, the wheels will lock. |
| 13. v. To fasten with a lock. |
| Remember to lock the door when you leave. |
| 14. v. (intransitive) To be capable of becoming fastened in place. |
| This door locks with a key. |
| 15. v. To intertwine or dovetail. |
| with his hands locked behind his back |
| We locked arms and stepped out into the night. |
| 16. v. (intransitive, break dancing) To freeze one's body or a part thereof in place. |
| a pop and lock routine |
| 17. v. To furnish (a canal) with locks. |
| 18. v. To raise or lower (a boat) in a lock. |
| 19. v. To seize (e.g. the sword arm of an antagonist) by turning the left arm around it, to disarm him. |
| 20. v. (Internet, transitive) To officially prevent other users from posting in (a thread). |
| 21. n. A tuft or length of hair, wool etc. |
| 22. n. A small quantity (of straw etc.) |
| Svenska > Engelsk |
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| lås |
| 1. n-n. a lock |
| 2. v. imperative of låsa |
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