lock the hubs

"Lock the hubs" is motorist jargon for engaging four wheel drive. Older trucks & SUVs as well as some newer base model vehicles are equipped with manual locking hubs rather than automatic on the fly 4×4. Such vehicles require driver to park, shift transfer case in the cab to 4-HI or 4-LO AND go outside to turn dail on front wheel hubs to "LOCK" before proceeding. Some folks driving in irregular winter conditions will lock the hubs but stay in two wheel drive until they need 4×4. Running locked hubs with 2 wheel drive otherwise increases front tire wear.

Tyler: Hey Tom, I'm planning on going skiing today, how are the roads going up to the mountain?
Tom: Roads are a bit snowy & icy in places but if you lock the hubs, you should be fine!

by Leopold896 May 27, 2023

Locked Regionwear

A piece of streetwear or fashion (for etc shirts, pants, necklaces, and so on), usually viewed on as acceptable (only) in one place but considered deplorable and controversial when worn in other places

Jimin's Locked Regionwear depicting the Nagasaki bombing and the words 'Patriotism ourhistory liberation Korea' has been the subject of controversy going haywire around the media and fans alike.

by S8plusfan December 22, 2018

gauge locking

Putting sometype of lock into someone's gauge earrings. Tip: best targets are people at Hot Topic.

Josh went gauge locking yesterday, he bolted as soon as somebody realized.

by GetCurvd May 14, 2015

locked

john yaz, zack quas and jacob val on a friday and sat night

we locked tn or what?

by john yaz September 29, 2022

Lockness

A term representing a strong, secure bond in a relationship, characterized by exclusivity, trust, and mutual interests. It suggests a connection that feels both safe and intriguing, much like the mysterious allure of Loch Ness.

Ever since they started dating, their relationship has been like Lockness—so secure and full of trust, you can just feel the connection between them!

by Reuben’Jones September 29, 2025

lock in

to be extremely focused particularly in a horror game sense a good example of locking in is when caseoh a popular twitch streamer clutches up in fnaf 4

lock in chat

by caseoh December 23, 2023

lock award

the most prestigious award a reddit post can get

omg my post got the lock award!!!!!!!!

by gh0811sn September 26, 2022