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

At the end of its swing it engages with another spring catch.

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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.

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Then there was a clicking sound just perceptible to the ear, and Mr. Mitchel muttered to himself: "A secret closet, with a spring catch."

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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.

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

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