night latch
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night latch
n.
A spring lock that can be opened from the inside by turning a knob but from the outside only with a key.
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night latch
n
(Building) a door lock that is operated by means of a knob on the inside and a key on the outside
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night′ latch`
n.
a door lock operated from the inside by a knob and from the outside by a key.
[1850–55]
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| Noun | 1. |  night latch - doorlock operated by a knob on the inside and a key on the outsidedoorlock - a lock on an exterior door |
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