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Word: Deadbolt
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdɛdbəʊlt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a bolt engaged by turning a knob or key, rather than by spring action; a deadlock.
Short Definition:bolt engaged by turning knob or key, rather than by spring action
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