locker

locker Definition

locker (läk′ər)

noun

a person or thing that locks
1. a chest, closet, compartment, drawer, etc., usually of metal, which can be fastened with a lock, esp. such a container for individual or specified use
2. ☆ footlocker
☆ a large compartment, as one rented in a cold-storage plant, for freezing and storing foods at or below 0°F

locker Synonyms

cabinet, wardrobe, cupboard; see closet, furniture.

locker Usage Examples

Converse of object

hang: Above the hanging locker ( to the left of the Fire Blanket ) is a drink cabinet.
allocate: Self catered residents are allocated a kitchen locker in which to store their cooking utensils.
install: We have installed secure cycle lockers which are available to staff.
rent: Rent a storage locker to stash large items of value.

Adjective modifier

overhead: Some people are obsessed with putting more in their overhead lockers than anyone else on plane.
ski: Guests have free use of heated ski lockers near the main lifts.
wet: The shower is fitted with warm air heating which creates a perfect drying space and wet locker when not in use as a shower.
secure: There are secure cycle storage lockers nearby, at Trinity Square.

Modifies a noun

room: The locker room for the staff was better than most member locker rooms in the UK.
bank: Where the locker bank is run by the third party, their computer in turn will be updated.
door: The hearing is expected to hear how National Front stickers were left on the locker doors of some ethnic minority employees.
inspection: The first detail was a locker inspection at 22:15 in full Drill Rig.

Noun used with modifier

bedside: I lie without moving, desperately wanting to put out a hand into the night to feel for the flashlight on my bedside locker.
luggage: There are no left luggage lockers at the airport.
cockpit: The same points apply to the cockpit seat locker.
ski: In the basement of the chalet you will find a secure ski locker for safe storage of any equipment you bring or hire.
cylinder: The risk of leaked LPG entering the interior of the hull from cylinder lockers is minimized.
anchor: Access to the anchor chain locker is obtained from the front of this cabin.

Preposition: in

bow: There is a tunnel light and horn and a gas locker in the bow with a full 6kg Calor Gas bottle.

Preposition: for

storage: In the basement of the chalet you will find a secure ski locker for safe storage of any equipment you bring or hire.

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