Lever Tumbler (Noun)
Meaning
A flat metal tumbler in a lever lock.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The lever tumbler is raised to the correct height when the corresponding key is inserted into the keyway.
- In a lever lock, each lever tumbler has a specific height at which it must be lifted for the lock to open.
- The lever tumbler's height is determined by its cut and the position of the lever on the key.
- When the key is inserted, it will either lift or leave the lever tumbler untouched depending on the lock's design.
- The mechanism of the lock consists of multiple lever tumblers that must all be lifted to the correct height to turn the bolt.