Lock
[1] A fastening device which closes and opens by the use of a key.
[2] A steering term describing the amount by which the wheels of a vehicle are able to turn. See
steering lock and
lock-to-lock., [3] An obstruction such as a
air lock or
vapor lock., [4] To close with a key., [5] To fix or become fixed in a certain position such as "the seat belts locked when the brakes were applied suddenly but so did the wheels and the car went into a skid.", [6] A gear train term indicating to interlock or couple.
See also
angle of lock,
bonnet lock,
cable lock,
childproof lock,
differential lock,
door lock,
door lock de-icer,
full lock,
helical spring lock washer,
hood lock,
nylon lock nut,
opposite lock,
parking lock,
selector lever lock,
shift lock,
steering wheel and brake lock,
tire bead lock,
vapor lock,
wheel lock
