combination lock

noun

: a lock that can only be opened by using a particular series of numbers or letters

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Drivers can also store alcohol in a locked container that is secured by a padlock, key lock or a combination lock when traveling. — Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026 Industries from combination lock manufacturers to sports leagues for kids have all followed the same trajectory. — Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Each one is made from highly durable metal and has a three-digit combination lock that’s easy to set and not too long to remember. — Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 The kids knew the combination to the combination lock — their mother didn’t. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for combination lock

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“Combination lock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/combination%20lock. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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