Meaning

1 senses
  1. A small amount of air in a pipe that stops liquid flowing through it.

More definitions
  • a chamber that provides access to space where air is under pressure

Forms

plural: air locks
Singularair lock
Pluralair locks

regular

Synonyms

1 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • a chamber that provides access to space where air is under pressure:airlock

Word family

3 related words

See also

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