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| has gloss | eng: A control lock, or guard lock differs from a normal canal lock in that its primary purpose is controlling variances in water level rather than raising or lowering vessels. A control lock may also be known as a tide lock where it is used to control seawater entering into a body of fresh water. |
| lexicalization | eng: control lock |
| lexicalization | eng: Guard lock |
| instance of | (noun) enclosure consisting of a section of canal that can be closed to control the water level; used to raise or lower vessels that pass through it lock chamber, lock |
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| media:img | T J OBrien Lock and Dam.jpg |
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