rim lock

noun

1. a lock nailed or screwed to one face of a door, gate, etc., as opposed to one built into its edge.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rim lock¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

The metal cased rim lock is a cheap form for domestic and general use.

From Project Gutenberg

Three butts and a rim lock are fitted on the inside of the door, and the lower panel is filled with matchboarding.

From Project Gutenberg