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Meanings of deadbolt in English

The part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key.

        Usage of deadbolt in English
        1
        A modern deadbolt had been installed some years ago above the knob.
        The Beast Within
        2
        The deadbolt locks of the house and barn were keyed the same.
        Dark rivers of the heart
        3
        Jack took his hand off hers and moved it to the deadbolt.
        Something about You
        4
        There's clicking and clanking followed by the unmistakable sound of a deadbolt.
        WATER FOR ELEPHANT
        5
        Jenny had some trouble with the deadbolt lock on the front door.
        Phantoms
        6
        She pulled her hair from beneath the robe and released the deadbolt.
        It Must Be Love
        7
        As per the Intel layout-therewere the double doors, with a simple deadbolt.
        Aspho Fields
        8
        This would certainly not be the first time Gabriel had picked a deadbolt.
        The Beast Within
        9
        He pockets the special deadbolt key and continues to pull June behind him.
        Breathe
        10
        They never take the trouble to use the whatchamacallit, the deadbolt.
        Burglars can't be choosers
        11
        He let her in and closed the door behind her, sliding the deadbolt.
        The chamber of ten
        12
        As Pam slipped the key into the deadbolt, her front door swung open.
        Truths unveiled
        13
        I used the deadbolt to lock it once I got inside.
        Explosive
        14
        Bewildered by Waxx's intrusion, I closed the French door and engaged the deadbolt.
        Relentless
        15
        Meantime, I'm going to shove a deadbolt up Dom Owens' ass.
        Death du Jour
        16
        Her hands shook as she turned the key to the deadbolt.
        Wings
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