"tidal lock" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: tidal locks [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} tidal lock (plural tidal locks)
  1. (astronomy) Alternative form of tidal locking Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: tidal locking Categories (topical): Astronomy, Tides
    Sense id: en-tidal_lock-en-noun-s3ZkIt6a Disambiguation of Tides: 83 17 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 72 28 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 71 29 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 70 30 Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences
  2. A sealock.
    Sense id: en-tidal_lock-en-noun-5iim74xa

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