strike plate en · NOUN
Etymology
So called because the latch strikes against a metal lip when the door is closed.
Meanings
- A metal plate affixed to a doorjamb that holds the door closed when the door bolt is extended into a hole, protecting the jamb against friction from the bolt.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| strike plates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (1)
is slúttjárn (metal plate affixed to a doorjamb)