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Another word for lock

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Verb

  1. To shut in with or as if with bars

    See also:

    free

  2. To put in jail.

    See also:

    free

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Another word for lock

Noun

  1. A device for locking

    See also:

    fastener

  2. A tuft or ringlet of hair

    See also:

    hair

    curl

Verb
  1. See also:

    fasten

Idioms:

    under-lock-and-key

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Sentence Examples

  • They're too busy trying to lock me up and toss the key.

  • I'll get the lights and lock the door!

  • He twisted a lock of her hair between his fingers.

  • A lock of mousy blonde hair covered her left eye.

  • Were you kept under lock and key?

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