combination lock

A lock that will open only when its dial is turned through a predetermined sequence of positions identified on the dial face by numbers or letters.

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combination lock

(General Engineering) a type of lock that can only be opened when a set of dials releasing the tumblers of the lock are turned to show a specific sequence of numbers

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combina′tion lock`

a lock opened by rotating one or more dials through a set of positions in a prescribed order and direction.

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Noun

combination lock - lock that can be opened only by turning dials in a special sequence

lock - a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

Translations

ključavnica na številke

combination lock

n → serratura a combinazione

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