Thesaurus: deadlock

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1. n. A lock which is not self-latching, but requires a key to throw the bolt forward.
2. n. A counteraction of things, which produces an entire stoppage; a complete obstruction of action.
3. n. a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
4. 1. A lock which is not self-latching, but requires a key to throw the bolt forward. 2. A counteraction of things, which produces an entire stoppage; a complete obstruction of action. Things are at a deadlock. London Times. The Board is much more likely to be at a deadlock of two to two. The Century.
5. v:38/n:62 n. a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible