Definition of electric lock
: a device to prevent or restrict the movements of a lever, switch, or drawbridge unless the locking member is withdrawn by an electrical device
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“Electric lock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electric%20lock. Accessed 25 Jun. 2021.
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