riplock

English

noun
Definitions
  • (computing) A deliberate slowdown in the transfer rate when reading data from a DVD, so as to reduce the amount of noise from the drive.

Etymology

Compound from English rip (copy plagiarize data from a CD, etc. the internet, DVD) + English lock (tuf of hair, tuft length of hair, curl, tuft of hair).

Origin

English

lock

Gloss

tuf of hair, tuft length of hair, curl, tuft of hair

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