Locking
Locking noun - The act of locking something up to protect it.
Opening
Opening noun - A favorable combination of circumstances, time, and place.
Both words in one sentence
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In Grim Fandango, Manny's scythe can and will be used for practically everything, from opening vaults to locking cupboards, to digging through litter boxes, to fighting.
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