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Record 1 1982-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Locks and Locksmithing
OBS

an arrangement in a lock designed to prevent forcing, and to indicate any tempering, which was invented by Jeremiah Chubb.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Serrurerie
OBS

dans une serrure à gorges, cet élément de sûreté est une des gorges qui, levée trop haut, reste dans cette position bloquant le mouvement du pêne et indique la tentative de déverrouillage.

Spanish

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