Meaning
A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
Etymology tree English dead Proto-Indo-European *lewg-der. Proto-Germanic *luką Proto-West Germanic *lok Old English loc Middle English lok English lock English deadlock From dead + lock.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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