deadbolt
noun
a lock bolt that is moved into position by the turning of a knob or key rather than by spring action.
deadbolts
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pluralof deadbolt.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In response, the landlord changed the locks on the apartment and had deadbolts and latches installed, the report said.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 10, 2023
Don’t expect this feature to crop in other smart locks, though, like the deadbolts you’d typically mount on the doors in your home.
From The Verge ● Jul. 22, 2022
“This bear is going through front doors, deadbolts and all,” Sielsch said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2022
San Francisco residents who are generally uncomfortable with government surveillance have installed security cameras and deadbolts to prevent break-ins, and they have started eyeing outsiders with suspicion.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 11, 2021
Eventually Madame Manec deadbolts the kitchen door and clears her throat.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
