latchbolt

Etymology

From latch + bolt.

latchbolt means A spring-loaded part of a lock that extends from the front of the lock and into a hole in the door frame, or strike, in order to hold the door closed. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 100 out of 100.

noun

A spring-loaded part of a lock that extends from the front of the lock and into a hole in the door frame, or strike, in order to hold the door closed.