extension bolt

extension bolt

[ik′sten·chən ‚bōlt]

(design engineering)

A vertical bolt that can be slid into place by a long extension rod; used at the top of doors.

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extension flush bolt

extension flush bolt

A type of flush bolt; bolt head is connected to the operating mechanism by a rod inserted through a hole bored in the door.

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