door bolt

door bolt

A manually operated sliding rod or bar attached to a door for locking it; a spring is not part of the locking mechanism.

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Her plans required all her time and attention, she said; she was about to depart for some unknown bourne; and all day long she stayed in her own room, her door bolted within, filling trunks, emptying drawers, burning papers, and holding no communication with any one.

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However, if the shed has glazed windows that could be smashed, or a door bolt or hinges that could be unscrewed, it won't be secure without modifications.

Put the spotlight on security; As the clocks go back and the evenings draw in it's important to look at security on your property's windows, garage and shed at your peril. Burglars know how to exploit them and small changes can make a big difference to how we feel in our homes, says Gabrielle Fagan

the ground and should have locks However, if the shed has glazed windows that could be smashed, for example, or a door bolt that could be unscrewed, it won't be secure without modifications.

More than just your front door to secure; Last week, JULIA GRAY looked at beefing up the security of your home's exterior doors, and this week she's looking at the safety of your windows, sheds and garages

PC Richard Hughes said a front door bolt was "snapped" and that "force had been used to open the door."

9-year wait for inquest on dad; Was elderly man pushed by burglar or did he fall mystery?

A spokesman for Barclays said the problem was caused by a "faulty door bolt" and not human error.

Bank door is left unlocked; SECURITY: Student walks in to discover Barclays staff had gone home

The door bolt is then engaged, enabling the control key to be removed, and thereby securing the area.

Search and seal with certain safety. (Plant & Equipment)

Would-be entrepreneurs make their pitches for innovations including a clothes dryer that protects washing from rain, water-powered batteries and a new type of door bolt.

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The witness described how the teenager tried to smash a chain securing the skip's door bolt with a brick before running to get help from passing motorists and workers on Gateshead's Team Valley Retail Park.

Boy cried as he tried to free friend

His claim includes pounds 1.75 for a door bolt and pounds 25 for a garden trellis.

Businessman says ex-lover should pay 'her tab'

Door bolt on shed forced to get inside and make a selective tidy search before stealing tools.

Gun raid at village mini-store; Crimewatch TURNING the spotlight on crime in the Colne Valley. The column is compiled with the co-operation of Neighbourhood Watch Liaison:

The blade is secured underneath the door bolt with Blutac, which makes it impossible for officers to detect.