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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rim lock¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

You don't need to crank them down too hard; doing this can cause the rim lock to snap.

From Time Magazine Archive

Then you move to the second spoke after the rim lock, and go around again.�

From Time Magazine Archive

I like to start at the spoke next to the rim lock, tightening every fourth one.

From Time Magazine Archive

As contrasted with this more graceful arrangement, the broad front entrance to Whitby Hall, with its severely plain unmolded four-panel double doors and wrought-iron strap hinges, bolts, latch and great rim lock, is of quaint interest.

From Project Gutenberg

The position of the knob indicates the size of the great rim lock within, while the graceful design of the brass knocker is justly one of the most popular to-day.

From Project Gutenberg