English Explanatory Dictionary

striking plate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The plate against which the latch of a door lock strikes as the door is closed.
  2. Part of the centering of an arch, which is driven back to loosen the centering in striking it.

Word forms

striking plate striking plates
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