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combination lock

com·bi·na·tion lock
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kom-buh-ney-shuh n lok]
    • /ˌkɒm bəˈneɪ ʃən lɒk/
    • /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃn lɒk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kom-buh-ney-shuh n lok]
    • /ˌkɒm bəˈneɪ ʃən lɒk/

Definitions of combination lock words

  • countable noun combination lock A combination lock is a lock which can only be opened by turning a dial or a number of dials according to a particular series of letters or numbers. 3
  • noun combination lock a type of lock that can only be opened when a set of dials releasing the tumblers of the lock are turned to show a specific sequence of numbers 3
  • noun combination lock a lock operated by a dial or other mechanism that is turned to a set series of numbers or letters to work the mechanism that opens it 3
  • noun combination lock a lock opened by rotating one or more specially marked dials a given number of times through a particular set of positions in a prescribed order and direction. 1
  • noun combination lock A type of lock in which a sequence of numbers or symbols is needed to open the lock. 0
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Origin of combination lock

First appearance:

before 1850
One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55

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Parts of speech for Combination lock

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Combination lock

combination lock popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for combination lock

noun combination lock

  • lock — a tress, curl, or ringlet of hair.
Just one Synonym for combination lock

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