Definition of deadbolt Deadbolt
/dɛˈdbowˌlt/ - [dedbowlt] -
We found 5 definitions of deadbolt from 3 different sources.
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What does deadbolt mean?
WordNet
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| deadbolt - the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key | ||
| bolt | ||
| bar a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon; "there were bars in the windows to prevent escape" | ||
| lock any wrestling hold in which some part of the opponent's body is twisted or pressured | ||
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Wiktionary 
- deadbolt (Noun)
The part of the lock which is moved when the key is engaged. - deadbolt (Noun)
A kind of lock in which the bolt moving portion is held in position by the cylinder rather than by a spring and so can not be retracted except by turning the cylinder. - deadbolt (Verb)
To fasten or secure with a deadbolt.
Part of speech
🔤- deadbolt, noun, singular of deadbolts.
