locker
/'lɔkə/
Definition
- Noun:
- A storage compartment with a lock: A small, usually narrow cabinet or compartment, typically found in schools, gyms, workplaces, or public places, used for storing personal belongings securely. It is often part of a set of identical compartments.
- A trunk or chest for storage: A larger storage container, such as a footlocker, traditionally kept at the foot of a bed, especially in institutional settings like barracks or dormitories.
- A fastening device: A mechanism that locks or secures something.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Please remember to lock your locker after gym class.
- The sailor stored his gear in his ship's locker.
- He kept his childhood treasures in an old footlocker.
Advanced Usage
- "Not a shot in the locker": An idiom meaning to have no money or resources left; to be completely broke.
- After paying all the bills, I'm afraid I haven't got a shot in the locker.
Variants and Related Words
- Footlocker (n): A low, flat trunk for storing clothes and personal items, traditionally placed at the foot of a bed.
- Locker room (n): A room, especially in a sports facility, containing lockers for changing clothes and storing belongings.
- Padlock (n): A detachable lock with a hinged or sliding shackle, often used to secure a locker.
Synonyms
- Compartment: A separate section or part of a structure for storage.
- Cabinet: A cupboard with shelves or drawers for storing items.
- Chest: A large, strong box used for storage or transport.
Related Phrases
- Locker key: The key used to lock and unlock a locker.
- Combination locker: A locker secured by a combination lock instead of a key.
Noun
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a trunk for storing personal possessions; usually kept at the foot of a bed (as in a barracks)
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a fastener that locks or closes
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a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
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