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Record 1 2015-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Locks and Locksmithing
DEF

An appliance for fastening a door, lid, etc., consisting of a bolt (or system of bolts) with mechanism by which it can be propelled and withdrawn by means of a key or similar instrument.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Serrurerie
DEF

Dispositif fixe qui commande l'ouverture et la fermeture d'une porte, d'un meuble, etc., composé généralement de deux parties correspondantes, le palastre, boîte contenant un mécanisme à ressort mû par une clef ou un bouton qui fait jouer le pêne et la gâche qui reçoit le pêne.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cerrajería
DEF

Mecanismo para cerrar puertas, tapas de cofres, cajones de muebles, etc., de modo que solamente puedan ser abiertos por quienes disponen de la llave correspondiente.

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