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noun
The part of the lock which is moved when the key is engaged.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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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 cannot be retracted except by turning the cylinder.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: deadlock
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To fasten or secure with a deadbolt.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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noun
the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: bolt
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: bar
Narrower terms: safety bolt, safety lock
History
From dead + bolt.
Across languages
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
