The Collaborative International Dictionary
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.