strike plate
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]So called because the latch strikes against a metal lip when the door is closed.
Noun
[edit]strike plate (plural strike plates)
- A metal plate affixed to a doorjamb that holds the door closed when the door bolt is extended into a hole, protecting the jamb against friction from the bolt.
Related terms
[edit]Translations
[edit]metal plate affixed to a doorjamb
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References
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strike plate on Wikipedia.Wikipedia 
Category:Strike plates on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons
