drawer lock

Sliding compartment security

A drawer lock is a locking mechanism built into or attached to a drawer, typically secured with a small key.

Office furniture and filing cabinets commonly feature drawer locks to protect documents or valuables: She kept the contracts in a drawer with a lock.

Some designs lock multiple drawers with a single mechanism.

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latch · desk · home office · furniture · security · keyhole · mechanism · tumbler · click · private · secret · hidden · hidden compartment · child safety · filing · nightstand · bureau · handle

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