Definitions
There are 15 meanings of the word
Locks.
Locks - as a noun
A fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fastener11fastening13fixing17holdfast15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A mechanism that detonates the charge of a gun
Enclosure consisting of a section of canal that can be closed to control the water level; used to raise or lower vessels that pass through it
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lock chamberA restraint incorporated into the ignition switch to prevent the use of a vehicle by persons who do not have the key
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ignition lockAny wrestling hold in which some part of the opponent's body is twisted or pressured
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
wrestling holdHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Locks - as a verb
Fasten with a lock
Example: "Lock the bike to the fence"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fasten9fix13secure8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unlock12unlock12Keep engaged
Example: "Engaged the gears"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
engage8mesh9operate9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Become rigid or immoveable
Example: "The therapist noticed that the patient's knees tended to lock in this exercise"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unlock12Hold in a locking position
Example: "He locked his hands around her neck"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interlace11interlock15Become engaged or intermeshed with one another
Example: "They were locked in embrace"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interlock15Hold fast (in a certain state)
Example: "He was locked in a laughing fit"
Place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape
Example: "The parents locked her daughter up for the weekend"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lock awaylock inlock upput awayshut awayshut upPass by means through a lock in a waterway
Build locks in order to facilitate the navigation of vessels
Example Sentences
"I need to buy new locks for the doors in my house."
"He changed the locks on his apartment after the break-in."
"The treasure was secured behind multiple locks."
"She has beautiful long locks of hair."
"She locks the door before leaving the house."
Word Game Points
Is LOCKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, locks is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LOCKS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is LOCKS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, locks is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLOCKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is LOCKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, locks is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLOCKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
