Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

button lock

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.23 in modern English

Syllables
but-ton lock
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of lock (for knives, and other tools, of folding or collapsing type) in which the lock is released with the press of a button, usually on the side of the handle; such a lock often allows the tool to be locked closed as well as locked open.

noun

A knife or other tool with such a lock.

Inflected Forms

button locks (plural) buttonlock (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

backlock lockback frame lock liner lock slipjoint

Questions

What does button lock mean?
A type of lock (for knives, and other tools, of folding or collapsing type) in which the lock is released with the press of a button, usually on the side of the handle; such a lock often allows the tool to be locked closed as well as locked open.

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