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dead·lock       (děd'lŏk')  Pronunciation Key 
n.  
  1. A standstill resulting from the opposition of two unrelenting forces or factions.
  2. Sports A tied score.
  3. Computer Science A failure or inability to proceed due to two programs or devices both requiring a response from the other before completing an operation.

tr. & intr.v.   dead·locked, dead·lock·ing, dead·locks
To bring or come to a deadlock.

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