| lobster |
an animal with a hard, jointed shell that lives in the ocean. Lobsters have four pairs of legs and a pair of large claws. They are a kind of crustacean. [2 definitions] |
| local |
having to do with a particular place such as a neighborhood or town. [5 definitions] |
| locality |
a particular neighborhood, place, or region. |
| locate |
to find the position or place of. [2 definitions] |
| located |
existing in a particular place. |
| location |
place or position. [2 definitions] |
| lock1 |
a mechanical device for keeping others from opening a door, window, or a safe. Locks are usually opened with a key or a combination. [5 definitions] |
| lock2 |
a curl or piece of hair. [2 definitions] |
| locker |
a chest or cabinet that can be locked. |
| locker room |
a room containing lockers for storing clothes and equipment and often used for changing clothes, as at a gymnasium or pool. |
| locket |
a small metal case that holds a picture or a lock of hair. It is usually worn on a chain around the neck. |
| lockjaw |
a disease that causes the muscles of the jaw to first become tight and then close the jaw shut. Lockjaw is a type of tetanus. |
| locksmith |
a person who makes or fixes locks. |
| locomotion |
the act of moving or the power to move from one place to another. |
| locomotive |
an engine that moves by its own power. It is used to pull or push railroad cars. |
| locust |
an insect that travels in large groups called swarms. They damage crops and other plants in their path by eating them. They are a type of grasshopper. [3 definitions] |
| lode |
a deposit of a mineral that fills a crack in an area of rock. |
| lodestone |
a rock that acts as a magnet and attracts iron. |
| lodge |
a cabin, hut, or other shelter meant to be used by people doing outdoor activities. [7 definitions] |
| lodger |
a person who rents a furnished room or rooms. |
| lodging |
a place to live in for a short time; dwelling. [2 definitions] |