deadbolt
Translation
deadbolt
Examples
He installed a deadbolt for extra security.
He installed a deadbolt for extra security.
Don't forget to turn the deadbolt before you leave.
Don't forget to turn the deadbolt before you leave.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) deadbolt ((on sth.)) a deadbolt on a door The deadbolt on the front door is broken.
Similar Words
latch, lock
Etymology
From 'dead' (immovable, not spring-loaded) + 'bolt' (a sliding bar). It's a bolt that cannot be moved except by turning a key.
Memory Tips
Picture a bolt that is 'dead' or unmoving, making the door very secure. It doesn't move on its own like a spring latch.