striking plate
striking plate · striking plates
The plate against which the latch of a door lock strikes as the door is closedThe plate against which the latch of a door lock strikes as the door is closed.
Meaning
2 sensesThe plate against which the latch of a door lock strikes as the door is closed.
Part of the centering of an arch, which is driven back to loosen the centering in striking it.
Forms
plural: striking plates| Singular | striking plate |
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