locker

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lock·er | \ ˈlä-kər

Definition of locker

1a : a drawer, cupboard, or compartment that may be closed with a lock especially : one for individual storage use

b : a chest or compartment on shipboard for compact stowage of articles

c : a refrigerated compartment or room for the storage of fresh or frozen foods a meat locker

2 : one that locks

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the enlisted man usually stored his uniform in his locker at the foot of his bed a down-at-the heels health club where most of the lockers look to be unusable

Recent Examples on the Web When rumors of locker-room disaffection happened mid-season last year, Bernard was quick to hop into the Zoom Room and offer undiluted support for the coach and his ways. — Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, "Doc's TML: Pirates are an insult to the small money teams who do more with less," 8 Apr. 2021 Kerr’s first five seasons with the Warriors were largely about fostering a joyful locker-room ethos, managing egos and guarding against complacency. — Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, "Why Warriors' Steve Kerr is facing the biggest challenge of his coaching career," 6 Apr. 2021 As his team went from unheralded underdog to universally respected, if not feared, Cronin savored every practice, every bus ride, every locker-room chat with players who made each day here their masterpiece. — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, "UCLA could run it back for another NCAA title push if everyone returns," 5 Apr. 2021 Upon reflecting on those unpleasant memories, did George feel the Clippers lacked a locker-room leader that could speak truth to power? — Mark Medina, USA TODAY, "Opinion: Is Rajon Rondo the missing piece to the Clippers’ championship puzzle?," 5 Apr. 2021 However, when the locker rooms are out, Fougerousse said portable locker room units will be brought in. — James T. Norman, chicagotribune.com, "Vernon Hills Park District awarded state PARC grant to help pay for $3M renovation at Lakeview Fitness Center," 27 Mar. 2021 Judon was a tougher loss — a boisterous locker-room presence who built himself from a fifth-round pick into the team’s most productive pass rusher. — Childs Walker, baltimoresun.com, "Five Things We Learned from the Ravens’ first week in the free-agent market," 22 Mar. 2021 Anyway, by all accounts, Neal is a tackling machine and locker-room leader, two things this defense could use. — Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, "As Jaylon Smith, Ezekiel Elliott remain idle, Jerry Jones needs to set a new standard: Status quo won’t do anymore," 21 Mar. 2021 In 2017, the school's baseball players were caught writing allegedly racist slurs on a locker-room whiteboard, and in 2019, a girl was reportedly racially bullied. — Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner, "Teenagers sue private school for $20M, alleging school misinterpreted acne facial photo as 'blackface'," 2 Mar. 2021

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