lever lock

• Type de serrure dans lequel le pêble est maintenu par des leviers plutôt que par des ressorts ; souvent utilisée dans les portes anciennes ou les systèmes de haute sécurité.

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.

   serrure à leviers

   • 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.