collock

/ˈkɒlɒk/

Definitions

1. noun

a large, rounded or oval-shaped ball of wool or other fibre, typically used as a weight or ornament.

“The craftsman used the collock to balance the wheel.”

2. noun

a type of lock used on a collier’s beam to keep the beam in position while the collier is at work.

“The old mine used a collock to secure the beam.”

Synonyms

  • ballast
  • ornament
  • weight

Antonyms

  • insignificant
  • lightweight