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(horology) A pin against which a lever strikes, to limit its motion.
v
(intransitive) To assume the shape of a barrel; specifically, of the image on a computer display, television, etc., to exhibit barrel distortion, where the sides bulge outwards.
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the part of a key that engages the tumblers to activate the lock
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The part of a key that is inserted into the lock.
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A device used to bind or tighten chain.
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The pin in a lock which enters the barrel of the key.
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(mechanical engineering) A threaded bushing: a fastener element that is inserted into an object, usually to add a threaded hole in a softer or thin material.
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Alternative form of button lock [A type of lock (for knives, and other tools, of folding or collapsing type) in which the lock is released with the press of a button, usually on the side of the handle; such a lock often allows the tool to be locked closed as well as locked open.]
n
A handle specifically designed to operate a car door
v
(transitive, nautical or rock climbing) To attach via carabiner.
n
Synonym of adjustable pliers
n
Alternative spelling of church key [A can opener having a triangular tip that pierces the can.]
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(UK, dialect) The latch of a door.
n
One of the plates in a clutch (device used in engine etc.).
v
Alternative form of copperfasten [(transitive, historical) To protect the timbers of (a ship) with plates of copper secured with copper nails or bolts.]
v
(electricity) To fasten by bending metal so that it squeezes around the parts to be fastened.
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A mechanism attached to a door and used to open or close it.
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Alternative form of door handle [A mechanism attached to a door and used to open or close it.]
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A circular device attached to a door, the rotation of which permits the unlatching of the door.
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A knocker mounted on a door.
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The latch that fastens a door.
n
Something or someone that fastens.
adj
Supplied with what one needs.
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(mechanics) A wedge driven into the split end of a bolt to tighten it.
n
A type of lock for a folding knife or other tool, distinct from the liner lock by the spring portion of the liner being replaced by an integral component of the handle.
v
(transitive, informal) To affix gaffer tape to, or cover with gaffer tape.
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The bolt or latch of a door.
v
(transitive) To attach by, or equip with a hinge.
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A device used to attach and seal a hose onto a fitting.
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The recessed part of a keyed joint, a keyseat.
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The bolt holding together the truck of a roller skate or skateboard.
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A fastening for a door that has a bar that fits into a notch or slot, and is lifted by a lever or string from either side.
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Alternative spelling of latchkey [A key, especially to an outside door.]
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Alternative spelling of latchkey [A key, especially to an outside door.]
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A small latch, as for a gate.
v
Alternative spelling of lock picks
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A fastener in the form of a pin fitted with a collar placed over the locking bolt.
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A lock-picking tool made from a piece of celluloid.
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(UK dialectal) The wicket or hatch of a door.
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A mechanical device for catching trespassers.
v
(transitive) To nail down: to make certain, or confirm.
v
(transitive, shipbuilding) to fasten, as shores, with treenails.
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A pawl, click, or detent for holding or propelling a ratchet wheel, or ratch, etc.
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A lock and plate fixed to the surface of a door rather than morticed within the door.
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A very simple design of key that usually has a cylindrical shaft (sometimes called a "shank") and a single, minimal flat, rectangular tooth or "bit".
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(informal) A thin strip of metal such as spring steel used to unlock automobile doors without a key.
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(Scotland, Northern England) An implement for barring, bolting, locking or securing a door, box, gate, lid, window or the like.
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A type of latch that operates by providing spring tension between a door or window and its frame.
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(engineering) A key split at one end like a split pin, for the same purpose.
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A latch that snaps into the keeper whenever the door is shut.
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(theater) A forged, or sometimes cast low thread count cut thread screw with a handle (sometimes made up of three holes) used to hold scenery in place in theaters (mostly prior to the 1990s).
v
(transitive) To fasten, support, defend, or delineate with stakes.
n
A pin in a tumbler lock which forms an obstruction to throwing the bolt except when the gates of the tumblers are properly arranged, as by the key.
n
Alternative form of swashplate [A revolving circular plate, set obliquely on its shaft, and acting as a cam to give a reciprocating motion to a rod in a direction parallel to the shaft.]
n
a joint that may move horizontally such as the neck vertebrae
n
The part of a lock that transmits motion from the hub to the latch bolt.
v
(transitive) To make into a tenon.
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Part of an object to accommodate a person's thumb, such as on the ornamental handle of a tankard.
n
Something used to tighten.
n
(military) In trench warfare, a defensive trench built to prevent enfilade.
n
An equilateral triangle shaped weight,made for strength and conditioning, used for exercise and core workouts
n
A standardized rotating connector for securing shipping containers.
adj
(of woodwork) Expertly turned on a lathe
n
One who sets a wire, or snare.
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