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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Among the issues observed in the report: sagging ceilings, exposed electrical wiring, splintered wooden desks in classrooms, broken deadbolts, missing emergency lights, loose smoke detectors and a cable hanging from a ceiling.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 18, 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
These units don’t always have the heavy-duty deadbolts that are standard at most hotels.
From Washington Post ● May 20, 2021
Eventually Madame Manec deadbolts the kitchen door and clears her throat.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
