lock vs squeeze

lock

verb
  • To become fastened in place. 

  • To raise or lower (a boat) in a lock. 

  • To modify (a thread) so that users cannot make new posts in it. 

  • To freeze one's body or a part thereof in place. 

  • To fasten with a lock. 

  • To be capable of becoming fastened in place. 

  • To seize (e.g. the sword arm of an antagonist) by turning one's left arm around it, to disarm them. 

  • To play in the position of lock. 

  • To intertwine or dovetail. 

  • To prevent a page from being edited by other users. 

  • To furnish (a canal) with locks. 

noun
  • A device for keeping a wheel from turning. 

  • A segment of a canal or other waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels. 

  • Complete control over a situation. 

  • The firing mechanism. 

  • Something sure to be a success. 

  • A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable. 

  • A place impossible to get out of, as by a lock. 

  • A grapple in wrestling. 

  • A tuft or length of hair, wool, etc. 

  • A small quantity of straw etc. 

  • A quantity of meal, the perquisite of a mill-servant. 

  • A player in the scrum behind the front row, usually the tallest members of the team. 

  • A mutex or other token restricting access to a resource. 

  • Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination. 

squeeze

verb
  • To fit into a tight place. 

  • To put in a difficult position by presenting two or more choices. 

  • To attempt to score a runner from third by bunting. 

  • To remove something with difficulty, or apparent difficulty. 

  • To embrace closely; to give a tight hug to. 

  • To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass. 

  • To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once. 

noun
  • The act of bunting in an attempt to score a runner from third. 

  • An instance of squeezing. 

  • A close or tight fit. 

  • The gradual closing of workings by the weight of the overlying strata. 

  • An illicit alcoholic drink made by squeezing Sterno through cheesecloth, etc., and mixing the result with fruit juice. 

  • A difficult position. 

  • A moulding, cast or other impression of an object, chiefly a design, inscription etc., especially by pressing wet paper onto the surface and peeling off when dry. 

  • A traversal of a narrow passage. 

  • A romantic partner. 

  • A play that forces an opponent to discard a card that gives up one or more tricks. 

  • A hug or other affectionate grasp. 

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