spring catch

noun

1. a catch for an interior or cabinet door that has a bolt operated by a spring.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spring catch¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

This, as well as all other bits or augers, have a tapered square by which they are driven with a brace, the notch shown at n being to receive the spring catch of the brace that holds them in place.

From Project Gutenberg

To operate this ring the lug shown near the top of the chuck in figure is simply pushed in the required direction, while to lock the ring when out of gear with the pinions the spring catch shown on the left of that figure is moved radially.

From Project Gutenberg

It consists in the construction and arrangements of a spring catch for holding said pivoted cap down to its place against any tendency to rise accidentally, the said spring catch being located in a transverse groove or recess in the cap and between the cap and the adjacent lug and being provided with a beveled head and square shoulder, which engages with the under side of the lug to hold the cap down.

From Project Gutenberg

“Sister Act” and two other new Broadway shows this spring, “Catch Me If You Can” and “Priscilla Queen of the Desert,” were based on popular movies.

From New York Times

This band opens and shuts with a spring catch, like a bracelet, and as, when closed, it exactly fits the opals, holding the two firmly together, the owner of the band could easily tell whether the true opals were before him, or not.

From Project Gutenberg