Definitions for double-lock

double-lock dou·ble-lock

Spelling: [duhb-uh l-lok]
IPA: /ˈdʌb əlˈlɒk/

Double-Lock is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 296 anagrams from letters in double-lock (-bcdeklloou).

Definitions for double-lock

verb (used with object)

  1. to lock with two turns of a key, so that a second bolt is engaged.
  2. to fasten with particular care.

Origin of double-lock

First recorded in 1585-95

Examples for double-lock

The single-lock and double-lock bridges with two and three spans of 15 ft., respectively, are the ones of most utility.

And with that she blew him a kiss from the threshold of her bedroom, and Rudolf heard her double-lock the door behind her.

Detachments of the national guards had to repair immediately to each gate and double-lock it.

Then he left the closet, taking care to double-lock the door.

You will be at liberty to double-lock my study door; you can go to sleep without the slightest fear.

I got up, with a shiver, to shut and double-lock it; then I made for the alcove, and went to bed in haste.

Word Value for double-lock
Scrable

9

Words with friends

12

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