Learn common processes and methods in antique lock repair with this easy crossword puzzle, perfect for ESL learners starting with basic vocabulary.
Cryptic Mechanisms of Vintage Locks is a hard crossword puzzle with 17 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.
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Cryptic Mechanisms of Vintage Locks
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- 1. Component resisting rotation until proper key alignment
- 2. Internal projections thwarting wrong keys' passage
- 3. Traditional key style with notched blade for wards
- 4. Coiled element guarding against bolt disengagement in antique safes
- 5. Decorative plate shielding keyhole edges from wear
- 7. Material prized for lock components resisting corrosion
- 9. Key featuring a blade carved by repeated filing
- 10. Process of configuring spring-loaded obstacles inside lock barrels
- 13. Indented cavity where a lock’s bolt engages
- 15. Surface-mounted locking mechanism favored in Victorian doors
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- 6. Sliding component ensuring bolt retraction in older locks
- 8. Cross-shaped key blade designed for intricate locking mechanisms
- 11. Flat key tip shaped for elaborate warded locks
- 12. Lock type releasing bolt when a specific mechanism is triggered
- 14. Mechanical principle often exploited in complex lock tumblers
- 16. A small catch or notch holding parts in place within locks
- 17. Internal element bypassed to manipulate complex bolt systems
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