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lockingly en · ADV

Etymology

From locking + -ly.

Meanings

1. In such a way as to lock.
   • The hoop members include locking means within the U-shaped channel which, when the upper and lower edges of the side wall member are inserted within the U-shaped channel, lockingly affix the hoop members to the side wall member. 1973, United States Patent Office, Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office: Patents:
   • The principle of a clip lockingly engaging under the metal to which it is affixed had been in general use in the automobile industry. 1986, Canadian patent reporter, page 308:
   • Fee smiled and held his hand, she looked into his eyes and he held her gaze lockingly. 2011, Claire King, The Fall of Essence, →ISBN, page 531:

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