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  • 61Surfboard lock — A surfboard lock is a device or a mechanism for securing a surfboard to prevent theft or loss. Typically surfboard locks attach to some part of the surfboard, such as the leash plug or center fin box slot. Alternately, some locking devices clamp… …

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  • 62Disc-lock — A disc lock is a portable security device for motorcycles and scooters. Disc locks use the holes in a motorcycle s or scooter s brake disc. A locking pin passes through the hole in the brake disc and locks to the other side of the lock, using… …

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  • 63Tubular pin tumbler lock — A tubular pin tumbler lock, also known as Ace lock or axial pin tumbler lock or radial lock , is a variety of pin tumbler lock in which 6 8 pins are arranged in a circular pattern, and the corresponding key is tubular or cylindrical in… …

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  • 64Clean Development Mechanism — The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) is one of the flexibility mechanisms defined in the Kyoto Protocol (IPCC, 2007).[1] It is defined in Article 12 of the Protocol, and is intended to meet two objectives: (1) to assist parties not included in… …

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  • 65Wafer tumbler lock — A wafer tumbler lock is a type of lock that utilizes a set of flat wafers to prevent the lock from opening unless the correct key is inserted. This type of lock is similar to the pin tumbler lock and works on a similar principle. However, unlike… …

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  • 66Keycard lock — A keycard lock is a lock operated by a keycard with identical dimensions to that of a credit card or drivers license. Keycard systems operate either by physically moving detainers in the locking mechanism with the insertion of the card or by… …

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  • 67King's Norton Stop Lock — Kings Norton Stop Lock (gbmapping|SP055794) is a Grade II* listed building at Kings Norton Junction on the Stratford upon Avon Canal near its junction with the Worcester and Birmingham Canal. It is the only guillotine gated stop lock on a canal.… …

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  • 68combination lock — ☆ combination lock n. a lock operated by a dial or other mechanism that is turned to a set series of numbers or letters to work the mechanism that opens it …

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  • 69Genii magnetic lock — The Genii Magnetic Lock was sold in the USA by the Edmund Scientific Company in the late 1970s. It had the unique distinction of looking like a chrome padlock, but had no openings for a key to open the lock. A magnetic key would be placed in a… …

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  • 70steering lock — [1] The number of degrees that the front wheels can be turned from straight ahead before they are physically restrained from turning any further. Generally, the more lock designed into the front geometry, the smaller the turning circle but the… …

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