strike plates

A form of strike plate — A metal plate affixed to a doorjamb that holds the door closed when the door bolt is extended into a hole, protecting the jamb against friction from the bolt.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of strike plate
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APA

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MLA

“strike plates.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/strike%20plates. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “strike plates,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/strike%20plates.

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