safety bolt

/ˌseɪfti boʊlt/
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Definitions of safety bolt
  1. noun
    a bolt that cannot be moved from outside the door or gate
    synonyms: safety lock
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    type of:
    bolt, deadbolt
    the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key
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