Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Without a lock or locks.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adjective Destitute of a lock.

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  • adjective Without a lock.

Etymologies

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lock +‎ -less

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Examples

  • We took the risk and started the lockless bank a week ago.

    Bank With NO LOCKS Opens Nico Pitney 2011

  • We took the risk and started the lockless bank a week ago.

    Bank With NO LOCKS Opens Nico Pitney 2011

  • We took the risk and started the lockless bank a week ago.

    Bank With NO LOCKS Opens Nico Pitney 2011

  • We took the risk and started the lockless bank a week ago.

    Bank With NO LOCKS Opens Nico Pitney 2011

  • Worried that at any second Daniel would open the lockless door and catch them together.

    Last Christmas Kate Brian 2008

  • Worried that at any second Daniel would open the lockless door and catch them together.

    Last Christmas Kate Brian 2008

  • And those unfortunate lovers who arrive lockless are assisted in their efforts to declare their amorous attachments by a fleet of lock-sellers who, taking advantage of the new fad, have set up makeshift stalls on the bridge.

    2007 August 13 archive at eternallycool.net 2007

  • And those unfortunate lovers who arrive lockless are assisted in their efforts to declare their amorous attachments by a fleet of lock-sellers who, taking advantage of the new fad, have set up makeshift stalls on the bridge.

    Key to My Heart at eternallycool.net 2007

  • Nothing expresses disdain for guests more than a lockless bathroom.

    Saving Face Andy Robin 2005

  • Nothing expresses disdain for guests more than a lockless bathroom.

    Saving Face Andy Robin 2005

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