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Definition of Deadbolt
1. Noun. The part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key.
Exact synonyms: Bolt
Generic synonyms: Bar
Group relationships: Lock
Specialized synonyms: Safety Bolt, Safety Lock
Derivative terms: Bolt
Generic synonyms: Bar
Group relationships: Lock
Specialized synonyms: Safety Bolt, Safety Lock
Derivative terms: Bolt
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]