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lock in Malay

ibu kunci

UK/lɒk//lɑk/

lock in Malay: ibu kunci, pintu air. In English, lock means something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.

Malay words for lock

something used for fastening
ibu kunci
segment of a canal
pintu air

English meaning of lock

  1. noun Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
  2. noun A mutex or other token restricting access to a resource.
  3. noun A segment of a canal or other navigable waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels.
  4. noun The firing mechanism in a gun.

Full definition of lock

lock in a sentence

  • If you put the brakes on too hard, the wheels will lock.
  • Remember to lock the door when you leave.
  • This door locks with a key.

Synonyms of lock

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Questions about lock in Malay

What is the meaning of lock in Malay?
Lock in Malay is ibu kunci, pintu air.
Apakah maksud lock dalam bahasa Melayu?
Lock: ibu kunci, pintu air.
What does lock mean in English?
Lock means something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: lock (page history and authors), its translation table and English meanings. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws reformatted the Malay words and English meanings and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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