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DEADBOLT

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does deadbolt mean? 

DEADBOLT (noun)
  The noun DEADBOLT has 1 sense:

1. the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a keyplay

  Familiarity information: DEADBOLT used as a noun is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


DEADBOLT (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

The part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

bolt; deadbolt

Hypernyms ("deadbolt" is a kind of...):

bar (a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "deadbolt"):

safety bolt; safety lock (a bolt that cannot be moved from outside the door or gate)

Holonyms ("deadbolt" is a part of...):

lock (a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed)


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