Locking and Stick

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Locking noun - The act of locking something up to protect it.

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Stick and locking are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stick" instead a verb "Locking".

Nearby Words: lock, locked, lockup, locker, lockout

Stick verb - To hold to something firmly as if by adhesion.

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Locking and stick are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Locking" with "Stick", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: sticker, sticky, sticking, stickily

The dodge can also be done by locking, pushing the stick and pressing the jump button; all these optional inputs are obviously made for those used to the controls of Devil May Cry.

Source: Video Game / Bayonetta
Damn You, Muscle Memory: A curious inversion − the dash moves and the launchers can be executed by locking the enemy, pushing the stick forward or backward and pressing the button.

Source: Video Game / Bayonetta

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