strike plate

Latch receiving hardware

A strike plate is the metal plate mounted on a door frame that receives the latch or bolt when a door closes.

The latch clicks into a rectangular hole in the plate, holding the door shut.

Security strike plates are reinforced with longer screws to resist forced entry.

Also called a striker plate.

hardware

latch

Door-securing catch

deadboltKey-operated door lock
boltThreaded rod for nuts
mortiseCarved slot for joining

lockset · escutcheon · jamb · frame · hinge · knob · handle · keyhole · catch · retainer

security

reinforcement

Adding support or encouragement

deadboltKey-operated door lock
guardWatchful defensive attention
barrierObstruction preventing passage

steel · brass · bronze · locksmith · tamper-proof

installation

alignment

Correct relative positioning

fittingSuitable or proper
chiselEdged carving implement
drillHole-boring device

screwdriver · mortise · carpentry · metalwork · precision · routing · measurement · template · pilot hole · countersink

Categories

hardwaredoor handle, hinge, lock, latch, screw
hardware replacementdoor handle, faucet, light switch, outlet, doorknob
door partshinge, latch, frame, lock, handle
Entry Securitysmart lock, deadbolt, door sensor, doorbell camera, video doorbell
match partsmatchbox, wooden stick, matchbook
furniture hardwarehinge, knob, handle, pull, latch

Opposites

lock component function

strike platelatch

Door-securing catch

bolt · deadbolt · door latch · lock mechanism · lockset

active vs. passive locking components

strike platelock mechanism

Device securing doors with keys

locking mechanism · lock · tumbler · keyhole

Family

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Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G