locking mechanism
1locking mechanism — said of spines that have a mechanism (of varying form) that enables them to be locked erect and thus not easily depressed by a predator …
2locking mechanism — A device which locks the reel of a seat belt when the forward acceleration of the occupant exceeds a certain value …
3mechanism — noun 1 part of a machine ADJECTIVE ▪ firing, locking, steering, trigger, winding VERB + MECHANISM ▪ activate ▪ This ac …
4mechanism — [[t]me̱kənɪzəm[/t]] ♦♦♦ mechanisms 1) N COUNT: usu sing, with supp In a machine or piece of equipment, a mechanism is a part, often consisting of a set of smaller parts, which performs a particular function. ...the locking mechanism. ...a… …
5mechanism */*/ — UK [ˈmekəˌnɪz(ə)m] / US [ˈmekəˌnɪzəm] noun [countable] Word forms mechanism : singular mechanism plural mechanisms 1) a) a machine or part of a machine a locking mechanism b) a system of parts that people think of as working together like the… …
6mechanism — See gearchange mechanism locking mechanism shifter mechanism vacuum advance mechanism …
7mechanism — mech|a|nism [ mekə,nızəm ] noun count ** 1. ) a machine or part of a machine: a locking mechanism a ) a system of parts that people think of as working together like the parts of a machine: the mechanisms for releasing hormones into the body 2. ) …
8mechanism — [ˈmekəˌnɪz(ə)m] noun [C] 1) a machine, or a part of a machine a locking mechanism[/ex] 2) a method or process for getting something done a mechanism for settling disputes[/ex] …
9Locking differential — A locking differential, diff lock or locker is a variation on the standard automotive differential. A locking differential may provide increased traction compared to a standard, or open differential by restricting each of the two wheels on an… …
10locking — adj. Locking is used with these nouns: ↑mechanism …
