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DEAD BOLT [1 record]

Record 1 2025-10-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Locks and Locksmithing
DEF

A lock bolt that is moved positively by turning the knob or key without action of a spring.

Key term(s)
  • deadbolt

French

Domaine(s)
  • Serrurerie
DEF

Pêne parallélépipédique sans biseau se déplaçant en général d'un mouvement de translation sous l'action d'une clef, parfois d'un bouton, et immobilisé en position de fermeture par un dispositif de verrouillage.

CONT

[...] le pêne dormant [...] n'est déplacé que par la rotation d'une clef, et [...] possède plusieurs positions d'immobilisation.

Spanish

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