Associations to the word «Deadbolt»

Wiktionary

DEADBOLT, noun. The part of the lock which is moved when the key is engaged.
DEADBOLT, noun. A kind of lock in which the bolt (moving portion) is held in position by the cylinder rather than by a spring and so can not be retracted except by turning the cylinder.
DEADBOLT, verb. (transitive) To fasten or secure with a deadbolt.

Dictionary definition

DEADBOLT, noun. The part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key.

Wise words

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