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."
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lock in a sentence
- She changed the lock on the front door after losing her keys.
- The lock on the old garden gate is so rusty that the key barely turns.
- Remember to lock the car before you leave.
- The wheels locked up when he slammed on the brakes.
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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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