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.

simple past tense and past participle of lock and load

(aviation) A device used to lock the control surfaces of a parked aircraft in order to reduce the probability of flight-control damage resulting from strong or gusty winds.

(computing) A lock key that toggles the behaviour of the function keys between their traditional (application-defined) behaviours and a set of new commands.

Synonym of locking differential

Alternative form of love-lock

(finance) Having a floating interest rate until a certain market rate is reached, at which point the interest rate becomes fixed.

simple past tense and past participle of box and lock

plural of lock-up

Alternative form of vapor lock