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- noun Plural form of
deadbolt .
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Examples
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He turned to the safe door and spun the wheel that drew out the deadbolts from the frame.
The Safe 2006
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He turned to the safe door and spun the wheel that drew out the deadbolts from the frame.
The Safe 2006
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Get copies of any state or local laws that require safety devices such as deadbolts and window locks, check out the property's vulnerability to intrusion by a criminal, and learn whether criminal incidents have already occurred on the property or nearby.
RISMedia 2009
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I get home, unlock all the deadbolts and my apartment looks so big.
The Weak Force Benjamin Matvey 2011
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Prince William police officials are urging residents to secure all deadbolts and to use an alarm system if available.
Apparent Va. serial burglar sought Jennifer Buske 2011
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No one thinks she is making poor decisions if she installs super duper deadbolts, installs cameras, or gets a dog.
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Someone had been serious about keep people out; there were two deadbolts on the heavy steel door.
July 8th, 2010 wen_spencer 2010
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A door with glass panels should be either fortified, replaced, or secured with deadbolts that can only be opened with a key. be cool and happy join my forum
HOME SECURITY BASICS 2009
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A door with glass panels should be either fortified, replaced, or secured with deadbolts that can only be opened with a key. be cool and happy join my forum
HOME SECURITY BASICS 2009
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She won a lawsuit against the hotel for inadequate security, the result of which influenced the hotel and motel industry to install deadbolts, viewing ports, and improved lighting.
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