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

The lid, which closed with a spring catch, released by the pressure of a tiny button, was perfectly fitted so that the box was in all probability air-tight.

From The Green Rust by Wallace, Edgar

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

The handle is of wood, and it is fastened to the muzzle of the rifle by means of a ring and strong spring catch or clip.

From Broad-Sword and Single-Stick With Chapters on Quarter-Staff, Bayonet, Cudgel, Shillalah, Walking-Stick, Umbrella and Other Weapons of Self-Defence by Headley, Rowland George Allanson Allanson-Winn, Baron

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

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

She belonged to the fishing village at the harbour mouth and her father had, for thirty years, made a practice of sending a mess from his first spring catch to the manse.

From Rainbow Valley by Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud)