Rusted Lock

Lock (computer science)

In computer science, a lock or mutex is a synchronization primitive that prevents state from being modified or accessed by multiple threads of execution at once. Locks enforce mutual exclusion concurrency control policies, and with a variety of possible methods there exist multiple unique implementations for different applications.

Rust

Rust is an iron oxide, a usually reddish-brown oxide formed by the reaction of iron and oxygen in the catalytic presence of water or air moisture. Rust consists of hydrous iron(III) oxides (Fe2O3·nH2O) and iron(III) oxide-hydroxide (FeO(OH), Fe(OH)3), and is typically associated with the corrosion of refined iron.

rusted

Adjective

1. Corroded; having been oxidized or covered in rust.

Verb

1. simple past and past participle of rust

lock

Noun

1. Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
2. A mutex or other token restricting access to a resource.

Verb

1. To become fastened in place.
2. To fasten with a lock.