ALL meanings of deadbolt
dead·bolt
D d - 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 bolt engaged by turning a knob or key, rather than by spring action. 1
- 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 type of lock or latch 1
- noun deadbolt The part of the lock which is moved when the key is engaged. 0
- noun deadbolt A kind of lock in which the bolt (moving portion) is held in position by the cylinder rather than by a spring and so can not be retracted except by turning the cylinder. 0
- verb deadbolt (Transitive Verb) To fasten or secure with a deadbolt. 0