door chain
Partial opening lock
A door chain is a short metal chain attached to a door frame that allows a door to open only a few inches when engaged.
The device lets someone see and speak to a visitor without fully opening the door: She kept the door chain on while talking to the stranger.
Door chains provide a modest layer of security, though they're easily defeated by force.
Door-securing catch
- boltThreaded rod for nuts
- deadboltKey-operated door lock
- lockMechanism requiring a key
- padlockPortable locking device
peephole · hasp · fastener · clasp · catch · hook · reinforcement · anchoring
Passage serving as entrance
- thresholdPoint of beginning
- foyerBuilding's entrance room
- hallwayInterior connecting passage
- doorframeStructure surrounding an entrance
jamb · hinge · knob · entrance · exit · welcome mat · visitor · houseguest
Obstruction preventing passage
- limitationBound on extent
- constraintLimiting condition or rule
- controlAuthority to direct
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
hindrance · gap · crack · access control · child safety · forced entry · shoulder charge · intruder
Voluntary withdrawal from society
- solitudeState of being alone
- personal spaceComfort distance around oneself
- boundaryLine marking a limit
- screeningEvaluative selection process
stranger · caller · solicitor · delivery · conversation · identification · vetting · caution
latch
Door-securing catch
padlock · peephole · hasp · fastener · clasp · catch · hook · reinforcement · anchoring · safeguard
entryway
Passage serving as entrance
doorframe · jamb · hinge · knob · entrance · exit · welcome mat · visitor · houseguest · apartment
barrier
Obstruction preventing passage
- limitationBound on extent
- constraintLimiting condition or rule
- controlAuthority to direct
impediment · hindrance · gap · crack · access control · child safety · forced entry · shoulder charge · intruder
seclusion
Voluntary withdrawal from society
- solitudeState of being alone
- personal spaceComfort distance around oneself
- boundaryLine marking a limit
screening · stranger · caller · solicitor · delivery · conversation · identification · vetting · caution · wariness
- chainscuban link, links, link, multi-strand, keychain
- securitysecurity guard, security cameras, alarm system, security system, lock
- hardwarehinge, lock, latch, screw, bolt
- blockersblocker, ad blocker, barrier, popup blocker, beta blocker
- door securitydeadbolt, key card, key fob, smart lock, fingerprint scanner
- security barriersbarrier, barricade, border wall, border fence, perimeter fence
door chaindeadbolt
Key-operated door lock
vault door · security bar · mortise lock · bank vault · barricade
door chainopen door
Barrier removed for entry
unlocked door · welcome mat · doorstop · open-door policy · door wedge
door, chain, doors, doored, doorway, doorman, doorstep, doorbell, indoor