code lock

Dial-operated fastener

A code lock is a lock opened by entering a sequence of numbers, letters, or symbols rather than using a physical key.

The term covers both mechanical combination locks with rotating dials and electronic keypads: Enter the code to unlock the door.

Code locks appear on safes, doors, luggage, and bike chains.

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PIN · digits · secure · tumbler · dial · entry · master key · mechanism · cipher · password · door · steel · click · turn · secret · numbers · security · security system

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access mechanism

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Mechanism requiring shaped metal

padlock · deadbolt · biometric lock · fingerprint lock · smart lock

security presence

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Barrier removed for entry

unlocked door · open access · unlocked · free entry · unlatched

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G