Locker

Definitions

1. A type of storage compartment with a lock, usually used to store personal possessions for public use, such as in schools, railway stations, place of work, gyms, sports centers.
2. A surname.
3. A lockable cubicle.
4. A storage compartment on a ship, not necessarily one that can be locked.
5. One who locks something.
   rare
6. A locking differential.
7. A customs officer who guards a warehouse.
   historical
8. A closet.
   Louisiana

Equivalents

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Examples

“The student placed her books in her locker when she arrived at school.”

“This was locker room talk⟳. I'm not proud of it. I apologize to my family. I apologize to the American people. Certainly I'm not proud of it. But this is locker room talk⟳.”

“Neo Hutiri is the creator of Pelebox, a system of internet-enabled lockers that dispense medication for chronic conditions to patients, helping to cut⟳ down queues and ease pressure on hospital resources.”

“She was afraid to come⟳ out of the locker.”

“The locker of the trapped chest must be careful, so as not to spring⟳ the trap⟳.”

“The actual delivery of the goods is then effected by any person bearing an order⟳ from the importer, called a merchant's order⟳, and addressed to the warehouse-keeper, upon the presentment of which the warehouseman delivers the goods, having previously obtained the signature of the locker to it as a proof that the duties have⟳ been paid […]”

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