Phrase guide

frame lock

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A type of lock for a folding knife or other tool, distinct from the liner lock by the spring portion of the liner being replaced by an integral component of the handle.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A knife or other tool with such a lock.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: metonymically

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A lock that is permanently attached to the frame of a bicycle.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: cycling, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Narrower terms: wheel lock

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: framelock — folding knife or other tool
  • Finnish: frame lock -veitsi — folding knife or other tool
  • German: Framelock — folding knife or other tool
  • Polish: nóż frame lock — folding knife or other tool
  • Russian: фреймло́к (frejmlók) — folding knife or other tool
  • Swedish: frame lock-kniv — folding knife or other tool
  • Dutch: frameslot — bicycle lock
  • Dutch: ringslot — bicycle lock
  • Finnish: runkolukko — bicycle lock
  • German: Rahmenschloss — bicycle lock
  • Swedish: ramlås — bicycle lock