steering lock

US: /ˈstɪrɪŋ lɑːk/

Definition

Definition of steering lock - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

vehicle securitysecurity device that stops the steering wheel from turning when activated

The mechanic checked the steering lock after the ignition barrel was replaced.

wheel lock

vehicle mechanics

TECH.

maximum angle the front wheels can turn when steering fully

TECH.

The race car has increased steering lock for tighter turns on the track.

steering angle

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Expressions with steering

steering wheel

circular device used to steer a vehicle

She gripped the steering wheel tightly during the storm.

power steering

vehicle steering system that uses power from the engine to assist turning

The old truck lacked power steering, making it hard to maneuver.

steering committee

group guiding a project's direction and priorities

The steering committee set the project's main goals.

steering group

team guiding a project's direction and progress

The steering group set the project's main objectives.

steering mechanism

device that directs the course of a vehicle

The car's steering mechanism failed, causing a loss of control.

self-steering

adj.

able to control its own direction automatically

The self-steering car adjusted its path on the highway.

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.

Examples of steering lock in a sentence

Without the steering lock, the stolen car could be driven away easily.
The truck’s limited steering lock made tight city corners difficult.
Off-road vehicles often have greater steering lock for maneuvering around obstacles.

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French:antivol de direction, angle de braquage, ...
German:Lenkradsperre, Lenkeinschlag, ...
Italian:bloccasterzo, angolo di sterzata, ...
Spanish:bloqueo de la dirección, ángulo de giro de la dirección, ...
Portuguese:bloqueio da direção, ângulo de viragem, ...
Chinese:方向盘锁, 最大转向角, ...
Japanese:ステアリングロック, 最大舵角, ...
Arabic:قُفْلُ الْمِقْوَدِ, زَاوِيَةُ التَّوْجِيه, ...
Hebrew:מַנְעוּל הֶגֶה, זָוִית הַהִגּוּי הַמַּרְבִּית, ...
Russian:блокировка рулевого колеса, угол поворота колес, ...
Ukrainian:блокування керма, кут повороту коліс, ...
Hindi:स्टीयरिंग लॉक, अधिकतम स्टीयरिंग कोण, ...
Bengali:স্টিয়ারিং লক, স্টিয়ারিং ঘোরার সীমা, ...
Catalan:bloqueig de direcció, angle de gir màxim, ...
Czech:zámek řízení, rejd, ...
Danish:ratlås, styreudslag, ...
Dutch:stuurslot, stuuruitslag, ...
Greek:κλειδαριά τιμονιού, γωνία στροφής, ...
Hungarian:kormányzár, maximális kormányszög, ...
Khmer:សោចង្កូត, មុំបត់អតិបរមានៃកង់មុខ, ...
Korean:핸들 잠금장치, 조향각, ...
Persian:قفل فرمان, زاویه فرمان, ...
Polish:blokada kierownicy, skręt kół, ...
Portuguese (BR):trava de direção, esterçamento máximo, ...
Romanian:blocator de volan, bracaj maxim, ...
Swedish:stöldspärr, styrutslag, ...
Thai:ตัวล็อกพวงมาลัย, องศาการเลี้ยวสูงสุด, ...
Turkish:direksiyon kilidi, maksimum direksiyon açısı, ...
Vietnamese:khóa vô lăng, góc đánh lái tối đa, ...

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