plural of locale

(algebra) A commutative ring with a unique maximal ideal, or a noncommutative ring with a unique maximal left ideal or (equivalently) a unique maximal right ideal.

plural of local ring

plural of lock in

(US) A sleepover party, usually held in a public place such as a church or school, in which the participants are not allowed to leave until the next morning.

(astronomy) The locking of the rotation of a satellite (moon or planet) to its orbit, such that one side always faces the body around which it is orbiting.

plural of locum tenens

A professional person (such as a doctor or clergyman) who temporarily fulfills the duties of another.

A North American deciduous tree (Gleditsia triacanthos) having fragrant flowers, hard red wood, and conspicuous thorns.

(computing) A lock key on a computer keyboard, which, when pressed, causes all subsequently typed letters to be capitalised except those typed while holding the shift key.