noun
General Slang
Wall locker
WAWL LOK-er · noun · informal
The standing metal locker for a troop's gear.
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Definitions
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A tall metal storage locker in the barracks where a service member keeps uniforms and personal equipment.
“Have your wall locker squared away for the layout inspection.”
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Wall locker In A Sentence
Have your wall locker squared away for the layout inspection.
Origin & Usage
U.S. military barracks furnishing.
People Also Ask
What is a 'wall locker'?
It is the tall, standing metal locker in the barracks where a service member stores uniforms and personal equipment.
Why does it matter for inspections?
A wall locker is often expected to be neatly arranged for layout inspections, so having it 'squared away' is part of barracks discipline.
Is it different from a footlocker?
Yes — a wall locker is the tall standing unit, while a footlocker is a smaller chest, typically at the foot of the bunk.
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