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Collocations for lock - noun

1. fastening device

ADJ.

Chubb, combination, lever, mortise, Yale | door, window

VERB + LOCK

fit
We had new locks fitted after the burglary.
break, force, pick | turn
He turned the lock and pushed the door open.

PHRASES

insert/turn the key in the lock, (keep sb/sth) under lock and key
Prisoners are kept under lock and key 24 hours a day.

2. small bunch of hair

ADJ.

stray
She flicked a stray lock of hair off her face.
flowing
She had long flowing locks and blue eyes.

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