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Record 1 1993-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général

Spanish

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Record 2 1993-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Locks and Locksmithing
  • Corporate Security
  • Security Devices
DEF

one of the pin tumblers in a pin tumbler lock, usually flat on both ends, which are in line with and push against the flat ends of the bottom pins. They are projected by individual coil springs into the cylinder bore until they are forced from the core by the bottom pins when the proper key is inserted into the keyway.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Serrurerie
  • Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
  • Dispositifs de sécurité

Spanish

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