overlock

/ˈəʊvəˌlɒk/
verb 2noun 1

Definitions

noun

1

A stitch that sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth for edging, hemming or seaming.

verb

1

To stitch in this manner.

2

To make the bolt of a lock go too far.

The way to open it, then, is to turn the key the other way, as if to overlock the bolt […]

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