springlock
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To trap, injure or kill (a person) by a spring lock (as a result of mechanical failure).
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To trap, injure or kill (a person) by a spring lock (as a result of mechanical failure). — To confine or trap (someone) in something, especially a (usually mechanical) suit or costume due to a failure in the suit's design.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “springlock” mean?
To trap, injure or kill (a person) by a spring lock (as a result of mechanical failure).
Is “springlock” formal or informal?
springlock is generally slang.