plural of button lock

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.

(engineering) That remains safely in place after being moved or positioned.

simple past tense and past participle of box and lock

present participle of box and lock

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of box and lock

To suppress or hide (something) so that it is not readily available or capable of action. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see box, lock.

(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.

plural of gust lock

simple past tense and past participle of lock and load