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Bullet catches

Scope note

Door latches employing a spring-loaded steel ball. The loaded ball holds the door closed but rolls free when the door is pulled. MEANS

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300065858

Broader Terms used

catches

Term used for

catches, bullet

Equivalent Terms used

bullet catch

Created

13yrs ago

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