wheel lock
Americannoun
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an old type of gunlock in which sparks are produced by the friction of a small steel wheel against a piece of iron pyrites.
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a gun having such a gunlock.
noun
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a gunlock formerly in use in which the firing mechanism was activated by sparks produced by friction between a small steel wheel and a flint
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a gun having such a lock
Etymology
Origin of wheel lock
First recorded in 1660–70
Example Sentences
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After Scanlon’s car got stolen the second time, she decided it was time to give up on the Honda and bought a 2011 BMW, which has an alarm system and a new steering wheel lock.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2023
For those cars without immobilizers that cannot be updated, Hyundai will reimburse the cost of a steering wheel lock to the driver.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 15, 2023
Now she uses a wheel lock to thwart theft attempts and the incident rocked her to the point where she no longer walks around with her purse.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 8, 2023
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends using a car alarm system with an audible alarm and using a visible anti-theft device such as a steering wheel lock.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 27, 2021
Note also a fine wheel lock of about 1600.
From Authorised Guide to the Tower of London by W. J. Loftie
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