lockable
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- lockability noun
Etymology
Origin of lockable
Example Sentences
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The school already has a zero-phone policy but said the lockable cases would allow pupils to carry phones during the day while preventing access until the end of lessons.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
He began refining an idea for a lockable pouch and started building prototypes using materials he sourced from a hardware store.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2025
This Tacoma comes with specialized Bilstein shock absorbers, all-terrain tires, and a lockable rear differential that can be used to maximize available grip.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2023
Molbak’s buried a concrete block in a Seattle front yard to use as an anchor for outdoor furnishings through which the homeowner can secure a lockable cable.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 16, 2023
But hidden drawers, lockable diaries and cryptographic systems could not conceal from Briony the simple truth: she had no secrets.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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