spring catch

American  

noun

1. a catch for an interior or cabinet door that has a bolt operated by a spring.

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Etymology

Origin of spring catch

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

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spring catch

I claim the sliding wedge bolt, F, in combination with the sliding spring catch, K, and cases, E J, as herein described, for the purpose specified.

From Scientific American, Volume 17, No. 26 December 28, 1867 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures. by Various

Previous to an experiment, the pendulum is held on one side of its lowest position by a spring catch; when this is depressed it is free to swing.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3 "Chitral" to "Cincinnati" by Various

Hugh undid the spring catch on the door and rolled the door back.

From Bob Cook and the German Spy by Tomlinson, Paul Greene

Then the steps dropped and he slid in; lifted them again as he lay on his back, and heard the spring catch as they closed.

From By What Authority? by Benson, Robert Hugh

It was the iron shaft of the crutch, and it was ingeniously fashioned with a spring catch that obviously fitted into a socket in the now missing armpiece of the crutch.

From Doors of the Night by Packard, Frank L. (Frank Lucius)