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Deadbolt meaning
The part of the lock which is moved when the key is engaged. | A kind of lock in which the bolt (moving portion) is held in position by the cylinder rather than by a spring and so cannot be retracted except by turning the cylinder.
Example sentences (7)
As long as your door is compatible, smart locks that fully replace your existing deadbolt will take a little more time to install but are still easy.
Sheriff’s officials noted that inside they found the locking doorknob removed from the front door and replaced with a new deadbolt, with the keys in Stein’s possession.
Needless to say that your best defense in this regard are doors that are secured with a heavy-duty deadbolt.
On top of that, some smart locks require you to completely replace your deadbolt with an entirely new system, which is often a big no no for renters or people who are part of an HOA.
The ordinary-looking Shepherd Lock turns your existing deadbolt into a touch entry lock using a touch sensor.
If you're using one of SimpliSafe's easy-to-use home security systems, you'll be very interested in giving this new lock a try, provided you have an existing deadbolt that it can convert.
Built from high-quality materials, this keyless deadbolt gives you the highest level of security at the main point of entry.