Locking Mechanism Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	noun • a fastener for a door or lid; a hinged metal plate is fitted over a staple and is locked with a pin or padlock verb • secure or lock with a hasp
	95%	6		Exact Match!
	noun • a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
	95%	5		Exact Match!
	noun • spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key • catch for fastening a door or gate; a bar that can be lowered or slid into a groove verb • fasten with a latch

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