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Automatic Deadlocking – Allows a gate or door to deadlock as it closes.

Deadbolt- Part of lock that moves from locked position to unlocked position when the key is used.

Detainer – Option besides a lever that allows more key variations than a lever does.

Differs – Amount of key combinations possible with a certain lock.

Dual Control – Type of lock with both electronic and mechanical unlocking options.

Escutcheon – Plate surrounding keyhole

Lever – Part within a lock that moves out of the way if the correct key is inserted, conversely, it blocks the wrong key from opening the lock.

Snib – Knob used to hold a deadbolt in locked or unlocked positions.

Throw – Distance the bolt moves from locked to unlocked positions.

Tumbler – Part within a lock that when moved with a key, releases the bolt and unlocks the lock.

Ward – Represents the ridge part of the lock that does not allow a key to turn if it is not the correct one; also refers to the part of the key that is cut to fit into the ridge.