Window Lock (Noun)
Meaning
A lock attached to the sashes of a double hung window that can fix both in the shut position.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The window lock was installed to prevent the window from being opened from the outside for added security.
- She struggled to open the window because the window lock had been engaged by her husband before he left for work.
- The old window lock was rusted and needed to be replaced with a new one to ensure the window could be locked properly.
- The window lock was designed to allow the window to be opened slightly for ventilation while still maintaining security.
- The homeowner was required to install a window lock on all the windows on the ground floor as part of the insurance policy.