slamming stile

slamming stile

[′slam·iŋ ‚stīl]

(building construction)

The vertical strip that a closed door abuts; it receives the bolt when the lock engages.

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lock stile, closing stile, locking stile, striking stile

lock stile

The vertical structural member of a door (or a casement sash) which closes against the jamb (or mullion) of the surrounding frame; the side away from the hinges.

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