combination lock

noun

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

Examples of combination lock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Designed to thwart thieves and keep pickpockets at bay, this sleek leather bag has a slash-proof lining, combination lock and adjustable locking straps that securely wrap around you, restaurant tables, beach chairs or carts. Catherine Garcia, theweek, 23 Sep. 2024 My favorite puzzle turned out to involve a combination lock affixed to a basket, in which uncovering the solution required us to listen to a monologue that alluded to famous cats in history and culture. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024 The pocket in action Retailing at $315 full price, the case itself is made from the same strong polycarbonate as all the brand’s hard shell suitcases, finished with a TSA combination lock that secures both the main compartment and the pocket simultaneously. Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2024 Even better, there’s a combination lock for added security. Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024 Each suitcase features a telescopic handle, four quiet spinner wheels, and a TSA combination lock. Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2024 Every gear column stacked 40 gears with 10 teeth each labeled 0 through 9 for storing a 40-digit number, much like the disks on a combination lock. Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 4 June 2024 Keep in Mind The combination lock does not contain a backup key. Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2024 Every bag has a three-step telescoping handle, four quiet spinner wheels, a TSA combination lock, top and side handles, and an organized interior with tie-down straps on one side and multiple zip compartments on the other, including a separate mesh pocket. Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2024

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“Combination lock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/combination%20lock. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.

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