English Dictionary

button lock

名詞

換喩的

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.

日本語の意味

刃物やその他の道具（折りたたみ式や展開式の場合が多い）に使われるロック機構で、取っ手の横などに配置されたボタンを押すことで解除されるもの。通常、道具を開いた状態または閉じた状態のどちらにも固定できる仕組みを持っています。

The folding pocket knife has a button lock that releases the blade with a single press for quick, one-handed use.

その折りたたみ式のポケットナイフには、片手で素早く使えるようにボタン式ロックが付いており、ボタンを一押しするだけで刃が解放されます。

意味（1）

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.

意味（2）

(metonymically) A knife or other tool with such a lock.

button locks （ plural ）