Handlock

Quick meaning: Handlock is a noun meaning A locking mechanism that operates by hand.

Meaning

A locking mechanism that operates by hand.

More Meanings

1. A restraint that attaches to the wrist, especially a shackle or handcuff.
2. A hold for restraining another person by immobilizing their hand.
3. Immobilization of the hand.
4. To restrain with, or as with, a handlock.
5. To lock by means of a handlock.
6. To restrain by holding so as to immobilize the hand.

Example Sentences

Lisa gets me in a handlock and starts to kiss me.

Slide air splint up your arm then grasp victim in a handlock while assisting first aider to apply traction to the arm.

On the screen near the door is a handlock, so shaped as to fasten a man's hand whilst water, or perchance ale, was poured down the sleeve of his doublet.

This efficient assembly is mounted on anti-vibration points, and handlocks enable the trolley to be rigidly fixed in pre-set and intermediate focusing positions.

Word Forms

• handlocks
• handlocking
• handlocked

Synonyms for handlock

Depending on context, synonyms include manacle, cuffs, handcuff, handcuffs, cuff.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include handcuff, manacle, handcuffs, cuff, cuffs, picklock.

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