Counterlock
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Counterlock is a noun meaning A feature of dies that prevents lateral die shifting caused by the side thrust.
Meaning
A feature of dies that prevents lateral die shifting caused by the side thrust.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To lock again with a second key, for added security.
Example Sentences
The bookmaker passed across the hall, joined on his way by the manager whose duty it was to counterlock the safe, and disappeared along one of the passages.
Word Forms
- counterlocks
- counterlocking
- counterlocked
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