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lock in Italian

lock in Italian is ricciolo, ciocca, ciuffo — lock means a device that fastens something shut, opened only with a key, code, or similar means.

lock in Italian

ricciolo
noun
ciocca
noun
ciuffo
noun
serratura
noun
Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
chiavistello
noun
Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
lucchetto
noun
Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
chiusa
noun
A segment of a canal or other waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels.
serratura
noun
A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.
chiusa
noun
A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.
chiavistello
noun
A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.
lucchetto
noun
A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.
otturatore
noun
A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.
bloccare
verb
(intransitive) To become fastened in place.
inceppare
verb
(intransitive) To become fastened in place.
chiudere
verb
(transitive) To fasten with a lock.
chiudere a chiave
verb
(transitive) To fasten with a lock.
serrare
verb
(transitive) To fasten with a lock.
bloccarsi
verb
(intransitive, break dancing) To freeze one's body or a part thereof in place.
congelarsi
verb
(intransitive, break dancing) To freeze one's body or a part thereof in place.
restare immobile
verb
(intransitive, break dancing) To freeze one's body or a part thereof in place.
restare impalato
verb
(intransitive, break dancing) To freeze one's body or a part thereof in place.
munire di chiuse
verb
To furnish (a canal) with locks.

What does "lock" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. verb To fasten something with a lock, or to become fixed in place.
    "Remember to lock the car before you leave."
  3. 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."
  4. 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 Italian?
"lock" in Italian is ricciolo, ciocca, ciuffo. 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 Italian, "lock" is ricciolo, ciocca, ciuffo.
Are there other ways to say "lock" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 18 translations listed for "lock": ricciolo, ciocca, ciuffo, serratura, chiavistello, lucchetto.
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