lock
US /lɑːk/
UK /lɑːk/
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serrure, verrou
a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, or container fastened, typically operated by a key or a combination
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He turned the key in the lock and opened the door.
Il tourna la clé dans la serrure et ouvrit la porte.
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Make sure you put a strong lock on the gate.
Assurez-vous de mettre une serrure solide sur le portail.
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écluse
a section of a canal or river with gates at each end where the water level can be changed to allow boats to go up or down
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The boat slowly entered the canal lock.
Le bateau entra lentement dans l'écluse du canal.
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Operating a lock requires careful timing.
L'utilisation d'une écluse nécessite un timing précis.
3.
mèche, boucle
a small, separate bunch of hair
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She had a beautiful lock of hair that fell over her forehead.
Elle avait une belle mèche de cheveux qui tombait sur son front.
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He kept a small lock of his daughter's baby hair.
Il a gardé une petite mèche des cheveux de bébé de sa fille.
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