Lock
/lɒk/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:12 pts4 letters
Definition of Lock
noun
- Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
- (by extension) A mutex or other token restricting access to a resource.
- A segment of a canal or other waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels.
- The firing mechanism.
- Complete control over a situation.
verb
- To become fastened in place.
"If you put the brakes on too hard, the wheels will lock."
- To fasten with a lock.
"Remember to lock the door when you leave."
- To be capable of becoming fastened in place.
"This door locks with a key."
- To intertwine or dovetail.
"We locked arms and stepped out into the night."
- (break dancing) To freeze one's body or a part thereof in place.
"a pop and lock routine"
Anagrams of Lock
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
ANTONYMS
Letter Values
l1
o1
c3
k5
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Lock
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Lock"
Lock is a 4-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Lock" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "lock" is a medium-scoring word.