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

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

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

The rolling shades at the doors had been closely drawn, but just as the carriage came opposite us a sudden jolt displaced the spring catch of the curtain and up it flew with a snap.

From The Gates of Chance by Sutphen, Van Tassel

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