dead bolt

noun

Definition of dead bolt

: a lock bolt that is moved by turning a knob or key without action of a spring

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Teri told him she had trouble turning the dead bolt on her way out, Quamme said in a recent interview. — Gina Barton, jsonline.com, "Unsolved: Was Michelle Manders kidnapped or did she just wander off?," 13 Sep. 2017 Residents can put dead bolts on doors that can make quick escape, or rescue, difficult. — Kristina Davis, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Illegal Philly boarding house where 4 died owned by former San Diego federal agent," 30 Apr. 2018 Raccoon can slide dead bolts, lift latches and open regular eyehooks. — Janet Eastman, OregonLive.com, "On the market: Homes with a creative chicken coop (photos)," 7 Apr. 2018 Pittman ran to the door, locked the dead bolt and told her kids to get upstairs. — Leah Sottile, Longreads, "A Teen and a Toy Gun," 6 Feb. 2018 The old front entry doors need an extra dead bolt for security. — Elle Decor Staff, ELLE Decor, "Victorian Revival," 5 July 2012

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