👉 In physics, a horselock is a phenomenon where two objects are in contact but do not slip or move relative to each other. This can occur when one object is held in place by another, such as a chain or cable, while the movement of the second object is prevented from slipping due to friction. The term "horselock" comes from the French word "hors" meaning out or away from and "lail" which means to hold. It refers to an object