"keylock" meaning in All languages combined

See keylock on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: keylocks [plural]
Etymology: From key + lock. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|key|lock}} key + lock Head templates: {{en-noun}} keylock (plural keylocks)
  1. (combat sports) An armlock where the implementer isolates the opponent's arm and torques the shoulder in order to cause pain or injury.
    Sense id: en-keylock-en-noun-UW-i8r-M Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 14 40 46
  2. (computing, historical) A physical lock on the case of a computer, preventing use of the keyboard until unlocked. Tags: historical
    Sense id: en-keylock-en-noun-k~qXFSEj Categories (other): Computing, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 14 40 46 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
  3. (music) A digital feature used by disc jockeys that locks a track to its original key regardless of changes made to the tempo.
    Sense id: en-keylock-en-noun-Vu6hsv63 Categories (other): Music, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 14 40 46 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 11 39 50 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 16 35 49 Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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