Chubb

/ tʃʌb /

noun

1. a type of patent lock containing a device that sets the bolt immovably if the lock is picked

Example Sentences

Johnny Chubb, the oldest of The Warren coachman's boys, was detected by the bonne in a series of hideous grimaces.

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Castalia shook hands languidly with Miss Chubb and condescendingly with Rhoda.

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Indeed, Miss Chubb never snapped, and rarely attempted to snub.

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Miss Chubb called in to see me at my place, and I brought her down here with me.

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Miss Chubb was about to make what she considered a severe retort, but she stifled it down.

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