(computing theory) The undesirable situation where multiple threads of equal priority contend repeatedly for the same lock.

plural of lock convoy

(mechanical engineering) A problem mostly affecting gasoline-fueled internal combustion engines, where the liquid fuel changes state from liquid to gas while still in the fuel delivery system, reducing the pump pressure and causing transient power loss or complete stalling.

(historical) A kind of high-security axial wafer lock.

(slang) A state of extreme lethargy induced by marijuana.

(automotive) A device that allows the front brakes to lock independently of the rear brakes via a switch.

A small amount of air in a pipe that stops liquid flowing through it.

An electronic lock operated by a keycard.

A type of lock opened by a sequence of numbers or symbols.

Any of certain keys of a computer keyboard that switch between certain states and are represented by LEDs.