lock Synonyms
Another word for lock
• noun (Context 1)
A mechanical or electronic fastening device that is released by a physical object, by supplying secret information, or by a combination of both.
"She turned the heavy brass key in the padlock and slowly pushed the wooden door open."
• verb (Context 2)
To fasten or secure something (such as a door, window, or container) with a mechanical or electronic locking device.
"Please remember to bolt the front door and arm the security system before you leave."
• noun (Context 3)
A piece, curl, or small section of hair that hangs together.
"A stray tress of dark hair fell across his forehead as he bent over the document."
• verb (Context 4)
To become firmly fixed, jammed, or incapable of moving.
"The gears on my older bicycle tend to jam if I try to shift them too rapidly on a steep hill."
• verb (Context 5)
To interlock, clasp, or entangle firmly together.
"The peaceful protesters locked arms to form an unbreakable human chain across the entrance."
• noun (Context 6)
A section of a canal or river that is closed off by gates, used to raise or lower boats between different water levels.
"The narrowboat slowly rose as water flooded into the floodgate from the upstream gates."
Opposites of lock
The opposite of lock shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: