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Friction catches

Scope note

Any catches held in position by friction when engaged with their strikes. MEANS

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300033361

Broader Terms used

catches

Term used for

catches, friction

Equivalent Terms used

friction catch

Created

13yrs ago

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