lock in German
lock in German is Locke, Schloss, Schloß — lock means a device that fastens something shut, opened only with a key, code, or similar means.
lock in German
Locke
Schloss
Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
Schloß
Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
Lock
(computing, by extension) A mutex or other token restricting access to a resource.
Schleuse
A segment of a canal or other waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels.
Schiffshebewerk
A segment of a canal or other waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels.
Schloss
A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.
Schleuse
A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.
Lock
A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.
Schiffshebewerk
A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.
blockieren
(intransitive) To become fastened in place.
abschließen
(transitive) To fasten with a lock.
verschließen
(transitive) To fasten with a lock.
What does "lock" mean?
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noun A device that fastens something shut, opened only with a key, code, or similar means.
"She changed the lock on the front door after losing her keys."
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verb To fasten something with a lock, or to become fixed in place.
"Remember to lock the car before you leave."
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noun A section of a canal enclosed by gates, used to raise or lower boats between different water levels.
"The narrowboat waited its turn to pass through the lock."
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noun A strand or tuft of hair.
"A lock of hair fell across her face."
lock in a sentence
- She changed the lock on the front door after losing her keys.
- Remember to lock the car before you leave.
- The wheels locked up when he slammed on the brakes.
- The narrowboat waited its turn to pass through the lock.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "lock" in German?
"lock" in German is Locke, Schloss, Schloß. lock means: A device that fastens something shut, opened only with a key, code, or similar means.
How do you use "lock" in a sentence?
Example: "She changed the lock on the front door after losing her keys." In German, "lock" is Locke, Schloss, Schloß.
Are there other ways to say "lock" in German?
Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "lock": Locke, Schloss, Schloß, Lock, Schleuse, Schiffshebewerk.
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