car lock

Door theft deterrent

A car lock is any locking mechanism that secures a vehicle—the door locks, trunk lock, or ignition lock.

The term also refers to aftermarket anti-theft devices: He put a car lock on the steering wheel.

Getting locked out of one's car is a common mishap requiring a locksmith or spare key.

Related

alarm · keyhole · cylinder · deadbolt · jiggle · stolen · stolen vehicle · fob · click · security · break-in · latch · mechanism · keyless · entry · tumbler · jimmied · ignition

Opposites
security function

car lockcar alarm

Vehicle theft deterrent

motion sensor · security camera · dashcam

access state

car lockkeyless entry

Lock bypass without keys

open access · unlocked door

security mechanism function

car lockcar key

Vehicle access device

key fob · keyless entry

Family

car, lock, cars, carriage, carry, carrier, carried, carrying, carries

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G