Lexic.us

Definition of Deadbolt

1. Noun. The part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key.

Definition of Deadbolt

1. Noun. The part of the lock which is moved when the key is engaged. ¹

2. 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. ¹

3. Verb. (transitive) To fasten or secure with a deadbolt. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Deadbolt

1. a lock for a door [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Deadbolt

Literary usage of Deadbolt

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Women's Health and Aging Study: Health and Social Characteristics of ...edited by Jack M. Guralnik, Linda P. Fried, Eleanor M. Simonsick, Judith D. Kasper, Mary E. Lafferty edited by Jack M. Guralnik, Linda P. Fried, Eleanor M. Simonsick, Judith D. Kasper, Mary E. Lafferty (1995)
"The deadbolt should be on the participant's right. 6. ... 10. End timing when deadbolt appears or at the end of one minute, whichever comes first. ..."

2. Biotechnology: Genetic Engineering for Crop Plant Improvement, Bibliography by Lara Wiggert, Robert Warmbrodt (1994)
"(c) Windows above ground level and not accessible need only be lockable from the inside with deadbolt lock mechanisms. (d) In open storage conditions at ..."

3. Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town by Cory Doctorow (2006)
"Natalie closed the door and he heard the deadbolt turn. Is she going to fetch him, or is she locking me out ? He was on the verge of hammering the buzzer ..."

4. My Tiny Life: Crime and Passion in a Virtual World by Julian Dibbell (1998)
"... streaky-blonde half-Bengali snowboard goddess gurl, whose four-paragraph description interwove the usual spot-on fashion touches (deadbolt baseball hat. ..."

5. Command and Control for War and Peace by DIANE Publishing Company, Thomas P. Coakley (1994)
"... the thumb and index finger, ready to be wielded against the deadbolt that defends your domain. You insert the key into the lock but discover you can't ..."

6. Command and Control for War and Peace by Thomas P. Coakley, DIANE Publishing Company (1992)
"... you finally get your house key in place between the thumb and index finger, ready to be wielded against the deadbolt that defends your domain. ..."

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