key lock

Door security device

A key lock is a lock operated by a key, as distinguished from combination locks, electronic locks, or other mechanisms.

The term appears when specification is needed: The safe has both a key lock and a digital keypad.

Also used attributively: key lock cylinder, key lock deadbolt.

Related

secure · security system · combination · turn · click · metal · brass · chain · safe · vault · pin · mechanism · skeleton · master · pick · jam · insert · twist

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Opposites
opening mechanism

key lockcombination lock

Security device requiring sequence

keypad lock · digital lock · electronic lock · biometric lock · fingerprint lock

security level

key locktime lock

Mechanism preventing premature access

latch · padlock

security function

key lockopen door

Barrier removed for entry

free access · unlatched

Family

key, lock, keys, keyed, keying, keyless, keyhole, keyboard, keystone

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