Phrase guide
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noun
In a motor vehicle, a safety feature that disables the rear passenger window controls, preventing them from opening.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A mechanism, often a latch or fastener, that secures a window in a closed or open position.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a lock attached to the sashes of a double hung window that can fix both in the shut position
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: sash fastener, sash lock
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: lock
History
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Across languages
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