Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

frame lock

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.24 in modern English

Syllables
frame lock
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
1
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of lock for a folding knife or other tool, distinct from the liner lock by the spring portion of the liner being replaced by an integral component of the handle.

noun

A knife or other tool with such a lock.

noun

A lock that is permanently attached to the frame of a bicycle.

Inflected Forms

frame locks (plural) framelock (alternative) frame-lock (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

button lock liner lock lockback slipjoint

Questions

What does frame lock mean?
A type of lock for a folding knife or other tool, distinct from the liner lock by the spring portion of the liner being replaced by an integral component of the handle.

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