Synonyms for lock

Other words for “lock”, grouped by meaning.

We found 16 synonyms for “lock”. The most common are curl, ringlet, whorl, lock chamber, ignition lock.

noun a strand or cluster of hair

noun 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 a restraint incorporated into the ignition switch to prevent the use of a vehicle by persons who do not have the key

verb fasten with a lock

verb keep engaged

verb become rigid or immoveable

Oppositesunlock

verb hold in a locking position

verb become engaged or intermeshed with one another

verb place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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