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whorl vs lock

lock vs whorl

whorl and lock both are nouns.

whorl is not a verb while lock is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
whorl Yes No No No
lock Yes No Yes No
As nouns, lock is a hypernym of whorl; that is, lock is a word with a broader meaning than whorl:
  • whorl: lock of hair in the shape of a spiral or curl
  • lock: a strand or cluster of hair
whorl (noun) lock (noun)
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops any wrestling hold in which some part of the opponent's body is twisted or pressured
lock of hair in the shape of a spiral or curl a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) a restraint incorporated into the ignition switch to prevent the use of a vehicle by persons who do not have the key
enclosure consisting of a section of canal that can be closed to control the water level; used to raise or lower vessels that pass through it
a mechanism that detonates the charge of a gun
a strand or cluster of hair
whorl (verb) lock (verb)
become rigid or immoveable
fasten with a lock
keep engaged
place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape
become engaged or intermeshed with one another
hold in a locking position
build locks in order to facilitate the navigation of vessels
hold fast (in a certain state)
pass by means through a lock in a waterway
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