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rim lock

noun

  1. a lock nailed or screwed to one face of a door, gate, etc., as opposed to one built into its edge.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of rim lock1

First recorded in 1835–45
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Example Sentences

The metal cased rim lock is a cheap form for domestic and general use.

Three butts and a rim lock are fitted on the inside of the door, and the lower panel is filled with matchboarding.

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