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The phrase "a pair of locks" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to two locks, often in the context of security or fastening items together.
Example: "She secured the gate with a pair of locks to ensure it was safe from intruders."
Alternatives: "two locks" or "a couple of locks".
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Improvements of the channel of the German Danube, begun in 1965, include a pair of locks at Kachlet, just above Passau.
He had already scouted the premises, found a pair of locks he could pick, and figured his well-practiced routine would take approximately 30 seconds.
The wheel raises boats by 24 m, but the Union Canal is still 11 m higher than the aqueduct which meets the wheel, and boats must pass through a pair of locks to get between the top of the wheel and the Union Canal.
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Use a pair of locking pliers to tighten the hanger bolt.
If there is excess corrosion, you may also need a pair of locking pliers.
Use wire ties (twisting variety) or a pair of locking pliers to hold back sleeving.
Gather wrenches, including 12mm, 13,mm, 15mm, 17mm, and a 5/16 inch box end wrench, along with a pry bar, and a pair of locking pliers like Vice Grips.
Just pull up the emergency brake and pull the nearby rocker switch back to fold down the electric top (undo a pair of roof locks at the corners of the windshield first) and reverse the process to close it.
At Kentshire Galleries on Madison Avenue, he found a pair of antique locked decanters by Hukin & Heath.
He then went back to his car, returned with a pair of slip-lock pliers and pulled out the card.
Remove the old seal assembly - Using a pair of channel-locks, pull off the old pump spring seal from the motor shaft.
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