Shoulder Of A Lock Bolt Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	99%	5		Exact Match!
	noun • a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey
	34%	11		A type of bolt action rifle where the bolt is operated by sliding it back and forth
	noun • action mechanism in a modern rifle or shotgun; a back and forward motion of a sliding lever ejects the empty shell case and cocks the firearm and loads a new round
	32%	8		Door lock with a thick, heavy-duty bolt
	noun • the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times03 Sep 1995	Across 95
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