lock

1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈläk

: a tuft, tress, or ringlet of hair

Marie … turned to pin up a lock of hair that had fallen on her neck.

Willa Cather

locks plural : the hair of the head

… if your locks are lank, … skip the conditioner.

Parenting

c(1)

often loc plural locs : a narrow ropelike strand of hair formed by matting, braiding, or twisting : dreadlock sense 1

According to Brooklyn stylist Derrick Scurry, there are several ways to save your dreadlock. For locks broken at the root, wait for hair to grow long enough to braid. Then have your stylist attach the lost lock to the braid with thread so you can't tell where the braid ends and where the lock begins.

Essence

If palm rolling and twisting seem similar, it's because they are. But instead of twisting with your fingers to create a loc, you roll the section of hair between your palms, a technique that helps give more control over the size and shape of the loc.

Sami Roberts

(2)

locs or locks plural : a hairstyle consisting of locks : dreadlocks

Dreadlocks, dreads, locks, locs—whatever your term of choice for them may be …

Taylor Bryant

Some people simply stop combing through their hair in order to form "freeform" locs, which tend to vary greatly in size. Many others prefer a more cultivated look, with neat, even partings throughout, and a uniform size to each unit.

Del Sandeen

The CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Act, which was introduced by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.), prohibits denying employment or educational opportunities to a person based on their hairstyle or texture. The law includes styles such as locs, cornrows, … and Afros.

Angela Johnson

For Michael Calhoun of DeKalb, his locks are more than just a hairstyle. "It's a way of life," he said. Calhoun … said the preferred term for his chosen style the past decade isn't dreadlocks, it's "locks" because dread carries a negative connotation.

Katie Finlon

: a cohering bunch (as of wool, cotton, or flax) : tuft

lock

2 of 3

noun (2)

: a fastening (as for a door) operated by a key or a combination

: the mechanism for exploding the charge or cartridge of a firearm

: an enclosure (as in a canal) with gates at each end used in raising or lowering boats as they pass from level to level

: air lock

: a locking or fastening together

: an intricate mass of objects impeding each other (as in a traffic jam)

: a hold in wrestling secured on one part of the body

broadly : a controlling hold

his paper … had a lock on a large part of the state

John Corry

: one that is assured of success or favorable outcome

lock

3 of 3

verb

locked; locking; locks

transitive verb

: to fasten the lock of

: to make fast with or as if with a lock

lock up the house

: to fasten in or out or to make secure or inaccessible by or as if by means of locks

locked himself away from the curious world

: to fix in a particular situation or method of operation

a team firmly locked in last place

: to make fast, motionless, or inflexible especially by the interlacing or interlocking of parts

lock wheels

lock a knee

: to hold in a close embrace

: to grapple in combat

also : to bind closely

administration and students were locked in conflict

: to invest (capital) without assurance of easy convertibility into money

: to move or permit to pass (something, such as a ship) by raising or lowering in a lock

intransitive verb

: to become locked

: to be capable of being locked

: interlace, interlock

: to go or pass by means of a lock (as in a canal)

lockable

ˈlä-kə-bəl How to pronounce lock (audio)

adjective

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English lok, from Old English locc; akin to Old High German loc lock, Greek lygos withe, Latin luxus dislocated

Noun (2)

Middle English lok, from Old English loc; akin to Old High German loh enclosure and perhaps to Old English locc lock of hair

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun (2)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Kids Definition

lock 1 of 3

noun

ˈläk

: a small bunch of hair or of fiber (as cotton or wool)

lock

2 of 3

noun

: a fastening (as for a door) in which a bolt is operated (as by a key)

: the device for exploding the charge or cartridge of a firearm

: an enclosure (as in a canal) with gates at each end used in raising or lowering boats as they pass from level to level

lock

3 of 3

verb

locked; locking

: to fasten with or as if with a lock

: to shut in or out by or as if by means of a lock

: to make unable to move by linking parts together

lock 1 of 2

verb

as in to latch

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

latch
shut
bolt
chain
bar
fasten
close
seal
secure
plug
stopper
batten (down)
slam
steek
make
bang
clap

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

open
unlock
unlatch
unfasten
unseal
unbolt
unbar
unchain

as in to wrap

Synonyms & Similar Words

wrap
fold
clamp
pat
envelop
encircle
pet
twine
grab
bosom
entwine
embosom
grip
stroke
cuddle
hold
cradle
enwind
cling
clasp
snuggle
nuzzle
fondle
nestle
hug
grasp
enclasp
embrace
crush
enfold
strain
bear-hug

lock

2 of 2

noun

as in slam dunk

one that is certain to succeed the governor is regarded as a lock for his party's presidential nomination

Synonyms & Similar Words

slam dunk
cinch
lead-pipe cinch
certainty
sure thing
shoo-in
inevitability
eventuality
foregone conclusion

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

long shot
dark horse

单词	lock
释义	lock 1 of 3 noun (1) ˈläk 1 a : a tuft, tress, or ringlet of hair Marie … turned to pin up a lock of hair that had fallen on her neck. Willa Cather b locks plural : the hair of the head … if your locks are lank, … skip the conditioner. Parenting c(1) often loc plural locs : a narrow ropelike strand of hair formed by matting, braiding, or twisting : dreadlock sense 1 According to Brooklyn stylist Derrick Scurry, there are several ways to save your dreadlock. For locks broken at the root, wait for hair to grow long enough to braid. Then have your stylist attach the lost lock to the braid with thread so you can't tell where the braid ends and where the lock begins. Essence If palm rolling and twisting seem similar, it's because they are. But instead of twisting with your fingers to create a loc, you roll the section of hair between your palms, a technique that helps give more control over the size and shape of the loc. Sami Roberts (2) locs or locks plural : a hairstyle consisting of locks : dreadlocks Dreadlocks, dreads, locks, locs—whatever your term of choice for them may be … Taylor Bryant Some people simply stop combing through their hair in order to form "freeform" locs, which tend to vary greatly in size. Many others prefer a more cultivated look, with neat, even partings throughout, and a uniform size to each unit. Del Sandeen The CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Act, which was introduced by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.), prohibits denying employment or educational opportunities to a person based on their hairstyle or texture. The law includes styles such as locs, cornrows, … and Afros. Angela Johnson For Michael Calhoun of DeKalb, his locks are more than just a hairstyle. "It's a way of life," he said. Calhoun … said the preferred term for his chosen style the past decade isn't dreadlocks, it's "locks" because dread carries a negative connotation. Katie Finlon 2 : a cohering bunch (as of wool, cotton, or flax) : tuft lock 2 of 3 noun (2) 1 a : a fastening (as for a door) operated by a key or a combination b : the mechanism for exploding the charge or cartridge of a firearm 2 a : an enclosure (as in a canal) with gates at each end used in raising or lowering boats as they pass from level to level b : air lock 3 a : a locking or fastening together b : an intricate mass of objects impeding each other (as in a traffic jam) c : a hold in wrestling secured on one part of the body broadly : a controlling hold his paper … had a lock on a large part of the state John Corry 4 : one that is assured of success or favorable outcome lock 3 of 3 verb locked; locking; locks transitive verb 1 a : to fasten the lock of b : to make fast with or as if with a lock lock up the house 2 a : to fasten in or out or to make secure or inaccessible by or as if by means of locks locked himself away from the curious world b : to fix in a particular situation or method of operation a team firmly locked in last place 3 a : to make fast, motionless, or inflexible especially by the interlacing or interlocking of parts lock wheels lock a knee b : to hold in a close embrace c : to grapple in combat also : to bind closely administration and students were locked in conflict 4 : to invest (capital) without assurance of easy convertibility into money 5 : to move or permit to pass (something, such as a ship) by raising or lowering in a lock intransitive verb 1 a : to become locked b : to be capable of being locked 2 : interlace, interlock 3 : to go or pass by means of a lock (as in a canal) lockable ˈlä-kə-bəl adjective Phrases lock horns : to come into conflict lock on or lock onto : to acquire (something, such as a target or signal) automatically using a sensor (such as radar) Synonyms Noun (2) cinch shoo-in slam dunk sure thing See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb They locked the door when they left and unlocked it when they returned. She locked the bicycle to the railing with a chain. He forgot to lock the car. The car locks automatically when you start the engine. The wheels locked and the car skidded off the road. They were locked in each other's arms. She locked her hands around the steering wheel. The file is locked for editing. See More Word History Etymology Noun (1) Middle English lok, from Old English locc; akin to Old High German loc lock, Greek lygos withe, Latin luxus dislocated Noun (2) Middle English lok, from Old English loc; akin to Old High German loh enclosure and perhaps to Old English locc lock of hair First Known Use Noun (1) before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Noun (2) before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Phrases Containing lock air lock caps lock have a lock on lock away lock, stock, and barrel lock-in on full lock lock out lock onto time lock under lock and key vapor lock wheel lock pick a lock combination lock lip-lock mortise lock lock one's knee scalp lock lock screen lock on lock horns See More air lock caps lock have a lock on lock away lock, stock, and barrel lock-in on full lock lock out lock onto time lock under lock and key vapor lock wheel lock pick a lock combination lock lip-lock mortise lock lock one's knee scalp lock lock screen lock on lock horns See More Kids Definition lock 1 of 3 noun ˈläk : a small bunch of hair or of fiber (as cotton or wool) lock 2 of 3 noun 1 : a fastening (as for a door) in which a bolt is operated (as by a key) 2 : the device for exploding the charge or cartridge of a firearm 3 : an enclosure (as in a canal) with gates at each end used in raising or lowering boats as they pass from level to level lock 3 of 3 verb locked; locking 1 : to fasten with or as if with a lock 2 : to shut in or out by or as if by means of a lock 3 : to make unable to move by linking parts together lock 1 of 2 verb 1 as in to latch Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance latch shut bolt chain bar fasten close seal secure plug stopper batten (down) slam steek make bang clap Antonyms & Near Antonyms open unlock unlatch unfasten unseal unbolt unbar unchain See More 2 as in to wrap Synonyms & Similar Words wrap fold clamp pat envelop encircle pet twine grab bosom entwine embosom grip stroke cuddle hold cradle enwind cling clasp snuggle nuzzle fondle nestle hug grasp enclasp embrace crush enfold strain bear-hug lock 2 of 2 noun as in slam dunk one that is certain to succeed the governor is regarded as a lock for his party's presidential nomination Synonyms & Similar Words slam dunk cinch lead-pipe cinch certainty sure thing shoo-in inevitability eventuality foregone conclusion Antonyms & Near Antonyms long shot dark horse Phrases Containing lock lock (up) lock horns lock (up) lock horns
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