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- [ded-bohlt]
- /ˈdɛdˌboʊlt/
- /ˈdedˌbolt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ded-bohlt]
- /ˈdɛdˌboʊlt/
Definitions of deadbolt word
- noun deadbolt a locking bolt that is turned by the key rather than a spring 3
- noun deadbolt a type of lock that utilizes a bolt that has to be turned manually rather than by a spring 3
- noun deadbolt (as modifier) 3
- noun deadbolt a lock for a door, with a square-headed bolt that can be moved only by turning the key or a knob: it has no spring 3
- noun deadbolt a lock bolt that is moved into position by the turning of a knob or key rather than by spring action. 1
- noun deadbolt A bolt engaged by turning a knob or key, rather than by spring action. 1
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Parts of speech for Deadbolt
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deadbolt popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deadbolt
verb deadbolt
- block — A block of flats or offices is a large building containing them.
- lock — a tress, curl, or ringlet of hair.
- plug — an apparatus for splitting stone, consisting of two tapered bars (feathers) inserted into a hole drilled into the stone, between which a narrow wedge (plug) is hammered to spread them.
- clog — When something clogs a hole or place, it blocks it so that nothing can pass through.
- secure — free from or not exposed to danger or harm; safe.
Antonyms for deadbolt
verb deadbolt
- unlock — to undo the lock of (a door, chest, etc.), especially with a key.
- unblock — to remove a block or obstruction from: to unblock a channel; to unblock a person's credit.
- loosen — to unfasten or undo, as a bond or fetter.
- release — to lease again.
- unseal — to break or remove the seal of; open, as something sealed or firmly closed: to unseal a letter; to unseal a tomb.
Top questions with deadbolt
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