lockingly

In such a way as to lock.

Adverb

  1. In such a way as to lock.
    • The hoop members include locking means within the U-shaped channel which, when the upper and lower edges of the side wall member are inserted within the U-shaped channel, lockingly affix the hoop members to the side...
    • The principle of a clip lockingly engaging under the metal to which it is affixed had been in general use in the automobile industry. - 1986, Canadian patent reporter, page 308:
    • Fee smiled and held his hand, she looked into his eyes and he held her gaze lockingly. - 2011, Claire King, The Fall of Essence, →ISBN, page 531:

Origin

From locking + -ly.

Forms

more lockingly most lockingly