locks

1. 1
   noun

   Plural of lock. Use this form when talking about more than one lock.

   The hardware store sells locks for doors and gates.

   We changed all the locks after moving into the house.

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2. 2
   verb

   Third-person singular present of lock. Use this form with he, she, or it.

   He locks the gate every evening when the shop closes.

   She always locks her bike to the rack outside.

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3. 3
   nounplural

   A person's hair, especially when it is long and flowing.

   She brushed her long golden locks before the party.

   His silver locks fell loosely over his shoulders.

   Similartresses, hair, curls, mane, ringlets

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4. 4
   nouncolloquialplural

   Hair worn in thick, ropelike strands made by twisting or matting it.

   He's been growing his locks for almost three years now.

   She tied her locks back with a colorful scarf.

   Similardreads

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