Pin Tumbler (Noun)
Meaning
Cylindrical tumblers consisting of two parts that are held in place by springs; when they are aligned with a key the bolt can be thrown.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The lock's pin tumbler mechanism required a specific key to align the pins and allow the bolt to be thrown.
- A pin tumbler lock is a type of lock that uses cylindrical tumblers consisting of two parts held in place by springs.
- The locksmith carefully examined the pin tumbler mechanism to determine the correct key configuration.
- The pin tumbler lock's design made it resistant to picking, as the pins had to be aligned precisely with the key.
- The security expert recommended replacing the old wafer lock with a pin tumbler lock for added protection.