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slock
What does slock mean?
Improvised cosh: padlock (or batteries, or a tin of tuna) stuffed into the toe of a sock and swung at someone's head. Cheap, deniable, available from the commissary, and absolutely devastating. One of the most common homemade weapons inside US prisons.
"Two of them rushed him in the shower line with slocks."
Origin
American prison slang, portmanteau of 'sock' + 'lock'.
Frequently asked questions
What is a slock?
It's a padlock dropped into a sock and swung as a weapon.
Where does the word slock come from?
It's a blend of "sock" and "lock," describing the improvised weapon itself.
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