lockset

American

[lok-set] / ˈlɒkˌsɛt /

noun

an assembly of parts making up a complete locking system, especially one used on a door, including knobs, plates, and a lock mechanism.

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Origin of lockset

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The front door lockset, mailbox and any overhead light fixtures visible from the street are all great opportunities to bring attention-getting style to your home.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 24, 2023

My house is 100 years old and still has its original front door lockset, lock-and-key, brass-on-brass, smooth as silk.

From New York Times ● Jun. 11, 2014

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