handlock

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   A locking mechanism that operates by hand.

   • This efficient assembly is mounted on anti-vibration points, and handlocks enable the trolley to be rigidly fixed in pre-set and intermediate focusing positions.
   • Rowe International, Inc., subsidiary of Triangle Industries, Inc., Whippany, N. J. BBC 8 combination coin and bill changer, features roller take-in feed, modular coin tubes, twist-out handlock that can be recombinated on location.
   • "Handlock" deck covers are available for access to tank cleaning holes and other types of openings on barges, tankers and cargo vessels. They can be installed by setting a cover down over a hole and turning the handlock.
2. 2

   A restraint that attaches to the wrist, especially a shackle or handcuff.

   • On the screen near the door is a handlock, so shaped as to fasten a man's hand whilst water, or perchance ale, was poured down the sleeve of his doublet.
3. 3

   A hold for restraining another person by immobilizing their hand.

   • Lisa gets me in a handlock and starts to kiss me.
   • Slide air splint up your arm then grasp victim in a handlock while assisting first aider to apply traction to the arm.
   • He had him in a handlock but had not yet succeeded in placing his arm around behind him for handcuffing.
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   1. 4

      Immobilization of the hand.

      • Typical hypnotic phenomena such as handlock, involuntary body immobility, and selective amnesia were produced by direct suggestion alone, without trance induction, although trance subjects showed more of the phenomena.
   2. 5

      To restrain with, or as with, a handlock.

   3. 6

      To lock by means of a handlock.

      • She turns, and closes, and handlocks the door.
   4. 7

      To restrain by holding so as to immobilize the hand.

      • 'Vanity of vanities,' said Holdenough, smiling kindly at the same time, and still holding his recovered friend's arm inclosed and handlocked in his.
      • This time, his mother handlocked him, picked him up, and forced him to get into her car.

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