"sealock" meaning in All languages combined

See sealock on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: sealocks [plural]
Etymology: sea + lock Etymology templates: {{com|en|sea|lock}} sea + lock Head templates: {{en-noun}} sealock (plural sealocks)
  1. A lock that is positioned at the mouth of a canal or waterway so that, when the gates are closed, boats can be raised or lowered between the waterway and sea level. Synonyms: tidal lock
    Sense id: en-sealock-en-noun-LFwd455A Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

Download JSON data for sealock meaning in All languages combined (1.9kB)

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