combination locks

No key needed

Combination locks are locks that open when a sequence of numbers or symbols is entered correctly, rather than requiring a physical key.

The typical design has a rotating dial that must be turned to specific positions in a particular order: She spun through the combination on her locker.

The term also covers digital keypads and padlocks with numbered wheels.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G