wheel lock
noun
: a gun's lock for a muzzle-loading firearm in which sparks are struck from a flint or a piece of pyrite by a revolving wheel
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Activities will include food distribution, a hat and glove giveaway, a wheel lock/club giveaway and more at Kemeny Recreation, 2260 S. Fort in Detroit.
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Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 12 Jan. 2024
Call your insurance company, contact the dealership about getting the software update and get an extra anti-theft device, like wheel locks, Laura Longero, executive editor at CarInsurance.com, advised Hyundai and Kia owners.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2024
Kia and Hyundai had previously pledged to provide free software upgrades to vehicles and free wheel locks (i.e. The Club), typically in coordination with regional police departments.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 19 May 2023
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in February that the companies have given out 26,000 wheel locks since November 2022.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 19 May 2023
The prosecutor said Cruz, who was right handed, grabbed the wheel lock with his left hand.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2023
Because of the wheels, the rack will move with the wheel locks engaged.
—Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2023
Shopping carts are required to have anti-theft wheel locks.
—Maria Halkias, Dallas News, 9 Mar. 2023
Pros Exceptionally comfortable Integrated rear wheel lock Powerful motor Cons Handlebar sweep might be uncomfortable for some riders Gazelle wisely looks to bike-centric Dutch traditions for inspiration for the Arroyo C8 HMB Elite, our Best Overall pick.
—Dan Cavallari, Popular Mechanics, 3 Mar. 2023
Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 12 Jan. 2024
Call your insurance company, contact the dealership about getting the software update and get an extra anti-theft device, like wheel locks, Laura Longero, executive editor at CarInsurance.com, advised Hyundai and Kia owners.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2024
Kia and Hyundai had previously pledged to provide free software upgrades to vehicles and free wheel locks (i.e. The Club), typically in coordination with regional police departments.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 19 May 2023
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in February that the companies have given out 26,000 wheel locks since November 2022.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 19 May 2023
The prosecutor said Cruz, who was right handed, grabbed the wheel lock with his left hand.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2023
Because of the wheels, the rack will move with the wheel locks engaged.
—Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2023
Shopping carts are required to have anti-theft wheel locks.
—Maria Halkias, Dallas News, 9 Mar. 2023
Pros Exceptionally comfortable Integrated rear wheel lock Powerful motor Cons Handlebar sweep might be uncomfortable for some riders Gazelle wisely looks to bike-centric Dutch traditions for inspiration for the Arroyo C8 HMB Elite, our Best Overall pick.
—Dan Cavallari, Popular Mechanics, 3 Mar. 2023
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First Known Use
1670, in the meaning defined above
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