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locker-lampson
nounExtremely Rare (Obsolete/Historical Proper Noun)
/ˌlɒkə ˈlæmpsən/A compound surname, specifically a double-barrelled surname, most notably associated with the English political figures Oliver Locker-Lampson and his brother Godfrey Locker-Lampson.
lockerbie
nounRare
/ˈlɒkəbi/A town in southwestern Scotland, historically within Dumfries and Galloway.
locket
nounC1
/ˈlɒkɪt/A small, decorative pendant, typically made of metal and worn on a chain around the neck, that opens to contain a small photograph, lock of hair, or other keepsake.
lockhart
nounLow
/ˈlɒk.hɑːt/A Scottish surname of topographic or occupational origin.
locking piece
nounLow
/ˈlɒkɪŋ piːs/A mechanical component, often a pin, bolt, or lever, designed to secure or hold another part in place, preventing unintended movement.
locking plate
nounC1-C2
/ˈlɒk.ɪŋ pleɪt/A metal plate, typically part of a mechanical fastening system, that secures components together by interlocking with another part or by accepting a locking mechanism such as a pin, screw, or latch.
locking pliers
nounIntermediate (B2/C1)
/ˈlɒk.ɪŋ ˈplaɪəz/A hand tool with adjustable jaws that can be locked in a closed position, applying constant pressure without the user needing to maintain grip.
lockjaw
nounLow
/ˈlɒk.dʒɔː/A medical condition where the jaw muscles become stiff and difficult to open, typically caused by tetanus infection.
locknut
nounLow
/ˈlɒknʌt/A nut designed to resist loosening under vibration and torque.
lockout
nounB2
/ˈlɒkaʊt/An event in which employers deny workers access to the workplace as a tactic during a labour dispute.
lockpick
nounC1
/ˈlɒk.pɪk/A slender tool or set of tools used to manipulate the internal components of a lock to open it without the original key.
lockport
nounVery Low (V1)
/ˈlɒkpɔːt/A proper noun, primarily the name of a city or place (e.g., in New York, Illinois, Louisiana), derived from its function as a settlement by or at a canal lock.
lockram
nounVery Low / Obsolete
/ˈlɒkrəm/A coarse, rough linen cloth of the 17th-18th centuries.
lockset
nounLow
/ˈlɒk.sɛt/A complete set of hardware for locking and unlocking a door, typically including the lock mechanism, knobs or levers, and strike plate.
locksmith
nounC1
/ˈlɒk.smɪθ/A person who makes, repairs, and fits locks.
lockstep
adjectivenounC1
/ˈlɒkstep/A way of marching in which soldiers walk very close together, each moving the same leg at the same time.
lockup
nounB2
/ˈlɒk.ʌp/A place where people are detained, typically a jail or prison.
lockwood
nounLow
/ˈlɒk.wʊd/A proper noun, typically functioning as a surname or placename, referring to an area of dense or locked woodland, or to a person hailing from such a place.
lockwood home
nounC1
/ˈlɒk.wʊd ˌhəʊm/The surname Lockwood used as part of a proper name for a specific residence, institution, or organization, most commonly a care home or housing facility.
lockyer
nounVery Low
/ˈlɒk.jə(r)/A surname of English origin; also an archaic term for a person who locks or has charge of locks, such as a jailer or gatekeeper.

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