lock
US /lɑːk/
UK /lɑːk/
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fechadura, cadeado
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.
Ele girou a chave na fechadura e abriu a porta.
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Make sure you put a strong lock on the gate.
Certifique-se de colocar uma fechadura forte no portão.
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eclusa
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.
O barco entrou lentamente na eclusa do canal.
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Operating a lock requires careful timing.
Operar uma eclusa requer um tempo cuidadoso.
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mecha, cacho
a small, separate bunch of hair
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She had a beautiful lock of hair that fell over her forehead.
Ela tinha uma linda mecha de cabelo que caía sobre a testa.
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He kept a small lock of his daughter's baby hair.
Ele guardou uma pequena mecha do cabelo de bebê de sua filha.
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