deadbolt
Translation
deadbolt
Examples
He secured the door with a deadbolt.
He secured the door with a deadbolt.
The deadbolt provides extra security.
The deadbolt provides extra security.
Grammar Patterns
a deadbolt a type of lock He secured the door with a deadbolt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bolt, latch, lock
Etymology
A combination of 'dead' (meaning fixed, not spring-loaded) and 'bolt' (a bar that slides to lock).
Memory Tips
It's a 'dead' bolt because it doesn't move on its own with a spring; you have to turn a key or knob.