Safety Bolt (Noun)
Meaning
A bolt that cannot be moved from outside the door or gate.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The lock on the prison door was secured with a heavy-duty safety bolt to prevent escape attempts.
- To add an extra layer of security, the homeowner installed safety bolts on all exterior doors and gates.
- The bank vault door had multiple safety bolts that could only be released from inside the vault itself.
- A safety bolt was fitted to the emergency exit door to prevent unauthorized entry from the outside.
- The safety bolt on the door was designed to prevent it from being opened or tampered with from the outside.