Synonyms for
Locke
Definition
A locke is a type of fastening device, usually made of metal, used for securing doors, containers, or other objects.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- lock the door
- lock up
- lock down
- lock the safe
- lock the car
- lock the window
- lock the gate
Word family
Usage note
The verb 'lock' often implies a secure fastening, while 'unlock' is its direct opposite. It can also refer to a mechanism or a state of being closed.
Example sentences
- I need to find the locke to secure the gate.
- She forgot the combination to the locke on her suitcase.
- The locke on the front door was old and rusty.
- He heard the sound of a locke clicking into place.
- The thief picked the locke on the safe and stole the jewels.
Quotes
The key to success is to focus on goals, not obstacles. - Chuck Norris
Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom. - George Washington Carver
The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. - Bruce Lee