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 The part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key.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

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

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dead trees
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dead week
dead weeks
dead weight
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dead wood
dead zone
dead zones
deadbeat
deadbeat dad
deadbeat dads
deadbeats
deadbolt (current term)
deadbolted
deadbolting
deadbolts
deadborn
deade
deaded
deaden
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deadened
deadener
deadeners
deadening
deadeningly

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