Rim lock


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a lock fastened to the face of a door, thus differing from a mortise lock.
See under Lock.

See also: Lock, Rim

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co.
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The term for this is called, 'rim lock' and it's an enormous hurdle to overcome.
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Doors should either have a mortise lock, which fits into the door, or a rim lock which fits onto the surface of the door.
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Q The cylinder rim lock on my front door is difficult to shut - you need to slam the door to shut it.
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There are two types of acceptable door locks - a mortise lock, which fits into the door, or a rim lock which fits onto the surface of the door.
You will also need a chain and a cylinder rim lock.