deadbolt

1. The part of the lock which is moved when the key is engaged.

   Schlossriegel

   the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key

2. A kind of lock in which the bolt (moving portion) is held in position by the cylinder rather than by a spring and so cannot be retracted except by turning the cylinder.

1. Oleg's door had a deadbolt.

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2. Deadbolt your doors.

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