deadbolt
[ ded-bohlt ]
/ ˈdɛdˌboʊlt /
noun
a lock bolt that is moved into position by the turning of a knob or key rather than by spring action.
Also called
deadlock.
Words nearby deadbolt
dead-smooth file,
dead-stick landing,
dead-tree,
deadbeat,
deadbeat dad,
deadbolt,
deadboy,
deaden,
deadening,
deadeye,
deadfall
Example sentences from the Web for deadbolt
She closed the blinds quickly, then went to the door and shot the chain and the deadbolt closed.
Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town |Cory Doctorow