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Lock-down

Lock-down \Lock"-down`\, n. A contrivance to fasten logs together in rafting; -- used by lumbermen. [U.S.]

Usage examples of "lock-down".

For the seniormost crew not so blessed by the position of their cabins during ring lock-down, there was the small theater topside, where a pleated floor (Jeremy had explained this wonder of engineering), solid seating and safety belts were available.