lock in Latin
lock in Latin is crīnis, claustra, clausūra — lock means a device that fastens something shut, opened only with a key, code, or similar means.
lock in Latin
crīnis
claustra
clausūra
claudor
(intransitive) To become fastened in place.
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.
- 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.
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What is "lock" in Latin?
"lock" in Latin is crīnis, claustra, clausūra. 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 Latin, "lock" is crīnis, claustra, clausūra.
Are there other ways to say "lock" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "lock": crīnis, claustra, clausūra, claudor.
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