lever lock

• Tipo de cerradura en la que un juego de palancas retiene el pestillo en lugar de muelles; se encuentra a menudo en puertas antiguas o en sistemas de alta seguridad.

A type of lock that uses levers instead of springs to hold the bolt in place, commonly found in older doors or high-security applications.

1. Type of lock mechanismB2formal

   A lock that uses a set of levers to prevent the bolt from moving, requiring a key to lift the levers to a specific height to open.

   cerradura de palanca

   • The old door had a sturdy lever lock that was hard to pick.
   • He replaced the broken lock with a new lever lock for better security.
   • Lever locks are commonly used in safes and high-security doors.