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lõks

Pronunciation: /ˈlɤks/

“lõks” is an Estonian word. Its 7 meanings in English:

noun

  1. trap, snare (a spring-loaded or drop-door device (especially for catching rodents))
  2. trap (a skilful manoeuvre to catch sb, to lure into an unfavourable or dangerous situation)
  3. a situation or place from which there is no way out
  4. latch
  5. click (a clicking sound)

adverb

  1. with a click

interjection

  1. click

Etymology

Possibly from a sound-symbolic or onomatopoeic stem, from the sound that a trap might make.

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