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Cylinders (lock components)

Scope note

The housing containing the tumbler mechanism and the key way, which can be actuated only by the correct key. BROWNL

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300078300

Broader Terms used

<securing device components>

Equivalent Terms used

cylinder (lock component)

Created

13yrs ago

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