- rim lock
- n.a lock or latch typically mounted on the surface of a door or drawer
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Rim lock — Rim Rim, n. [As. rima, reoma, edge; cf. W. rhim, rhimp, a rim, edge, boundary, termination, Armor, rim. Cf. {Rind}.] 1. The border, edge, or margin of a thing, usually of something circular or curving; as, the rim of a kettle or basin. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Rim lock — Lock Lock, n. [AS. loc inclosure, an inclosed place, the fastening of a door, fr. l[=u]can to lock, fasten; akin to OS. l[=u]kan (in comp.), D. luiken, OHG. l[=u]hhan, Icel. l[=u]ka, Goth. l[=u]kan (in comp.); cf. Skr. ruj to break. Cf.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
rim lock — noun or rim latch : a lock or latch made to be fastened to the face of a door compare mortise lock * * * a lock nailed or screwed to one face of a door, gate, etc., as opposed to one built into its edge. [1835 45] * * * rim lock noun A lock… … Useful english dictionary
Rim lock — A rim lock is a locking device that attaches to the surface of a door. The original type of lock used in England and Ireland it is of a basic design originally of a very stiff lever and a bolt with wards being the block. As wards were outdated in … Wikipedia
rim lock — a lock nailed or screwed to one face of a door, gate, etc., as opposed to one built into its edge. [1835 45] * * * … Universalium
rim lock — noun A lock and plate fixed to the surface of a door rather than morticed within the door … Wiktionary
Rim — Rim, n. [As. rima, reoma, edge; cf. W. rhim, rhimp, a rim, edge, boundary, termination, Armor, rim. Cf. {Rind}.] 1. The border, edge, or margin of a thing, usually of something circular or curving; as, the rim of a kettle or basin. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Rim-fire cartridge — Rim Rim, n. [As. rima, reoma, edge; cf. W. rhim, rhimp, a rim, edge, boundary, termination, Armor, rim. Cf. {Rind}.] 1. The border, edge, or margin of a thing, usually of something circular or curving; as, the rim of a kettle or basin. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Lock — Lock, n. [AS. loc inclosure, an inclosed place, the fastening of a door, fr. l[=u]can to lock, fasten; akin to OS. l[=u]kan (in comp.), D. luiken, OHG. l[=u]hhan, Icel. l[=u]ka, Goth. l[=u]kan (in comp.); cf. Skr. ruj to break. Cf. {Locket}.] 1.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Lock bay — Lock Lock, n. [AS. loc inclosure, an inclosed place, the fastening of a door, fr. l[=u]can to lock, fasten; akin to OS. l[=u]kan (in comp.), D. luiken, OHG. l[=u]hhan, Icel. l[=u]ka, Goth. l[=u]kan (in comp.); cf. Skr. ruj to break. Cf.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
