spring lock

sprɪŋ lɑːk

Definition

Definition of spring lock - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

spring-loaded bolt

TECH.

lock with a spring-loaded bolt, key needed to unlock

TECH.

He installed a spring lock on the cabinet.
The toolbox was secured with a spring lock.
She couldn't open the door without the key for the spring lock.

catch

deadbolt

latch

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lock with a spring-loaded bolt, key needed to unlock

Expressions with spring

spring up

to rise or jump suddenly from a position

He sprang up from his chair when he heard the news..

spring chicken

person who is no longer young

She admitted she was no spring chicken anymore.

spring from

move or jump suddenly from a place

The cat sprang from the tree onto the roof.

spring on

suddenly present something unexpected to someone

They sprang the news on us during dinner.

spring a trap

cause a trap to close suddenly

The hunter sprang a trap to catch the rabbit.

spring in your step

lively and energetic manner of walking

After the raise, there was a spring in your step all day.

Expressions with lock

lock in

prevent someone or something from escaping or changing

The contract locks in the current terms for a year.

lock into

secure something in a fixed position

He used a clamp to lock the pipe into place.

lock out

prevent from entering by locking a door

The company decided to lock out the striking workers..

lock up

securely store something in a locked place

She decided to lock up her valuables in a safe.

lock and key

device used to secure something

The treasure chest was secured with a lock and key.

lock down

make an arrangement definite or permanent

They locked down the deal with a handshake.

lock eyes

look directly into each other's eyes

They lock eyes across the room.

lock on

focus attention or aim on a target

The missile will lock on the enemy aircraft.

have it on lock

be very skilled or proficient at something

He has it on lock when it comes to coding.

lock and load

get ready for an imminent task

The team was told to lock and load for the big presentation.

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clasp lock

mechanics

lock that closes with a spring mechanism

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French:serrure à ressort, ...
German:Schnappschloss, ...
Italian:serratura a molla, ...
Spanish:cerradura de resorte, ...
Portuguese:fechadura de mola, ...
Chinese:弹簧锁, ...
Japanese:スプリングロック, ...
Arabic:قَفْل زَنْبَرِكِي, ...
Hebrew:מַנְעוּל קְפִיצִי, ...
Russian:замок с пружинным механизмом, ...
Ukrainian:пружинний замок, ...
Hindi:स्प्रिंग लॉक, ...
Bengali:স্প্রিং লক, ...
Catalan:pany de molla, ...
Czech:pružinový zámek, ...
Danish:fjedrelås, ...
Dutch:veerslot, ...
Greek:κλειδαριά με ελατήριο, ...
Hungarian:rugós zár, ...
Khmer:សោស្ព្រីង, ...
Korean:스프링 자물쇠, ...
Persian:قفل فنری, ...
Polish:zamek sprężynowy, ...
Portuguese (BR):fechadura de mola, ...
Romanian:lacăt cu arc, ...
Swedish:fjäderlås, ...
Thai:ล็อคสปริง, ...
Turkish:yaylı kilit, ...
Vietnamese:khóa lò xo, ...

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