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a metal bar that you slide across a door or window in order to lock it

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an object used for fastening something such as a window, door, or container

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a lock that you open using a series of numbers or letters in a particular order

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the metal bar of a lock that closes when you turn a key or handle

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a lock that closes with a small metal bar when you turn a key or handle

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something such as a lock, catch, or bolt that you use to keep a door, gate, or window closed

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a flat piece of metal that fits over a curved piece in order to fasten a door or lid

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the hole in a lock where you put the key

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an object for keeping a door, gate etc fastened shut, consisting of a metal bar that fits into a hole or slot

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a lock for a door that needs a key to open it from the outside but can be opened from the inside without a key by turning a small handle

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a part of a door, drawer, suitcase etc used for fastening it so that no one can open it. You usually open and close locks with a key, but if you pick a lock, you use something else to open it, often illegally

another spelling of mortise

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a strong lock that fits into a hole cut into the frame around a door

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a lock that you can fix to something such as a gate, bicycle, or suitcase. It has a curved bar on top that moves when you open the lock with a key.

a type of lock that is very popular in the UK as the main lock on the front door of a house, because it is thought to be very safe