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• Warded lock — A warded lock (also called a ward lock) is a type of lock that uses a set of obstructions, or wards , to prevent the lock from opening unless the correct key is inserted. The correct key has notches or slots corresponding to the obstructions in… …   Wikipedia

• Lock picking — is the act of unlocking a lock by analyzing and manipulating the components of the lock device, without the original key. Although lock picking can be associated with criminal intent, it is an essential skill for a locksmith. Lock picking is the… …   Wikipedia

• Lock (device) — A lock is a mechanical fastening device which may be used on a door, vehicle, or container, restricting access to the area or property enclosed. Commonly, it can be released by using a key or combination.History of locksSecuring one s property… …   Wikipedia

• warded — adjective Date: 14th century provided with a ward < a warded lock > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• warded — [wôr′did] adj. having wards, as a lock or key …   English World dictionary

• lock — lock1 lockless, adj. /lok/, n. 1. a device for securing a door, gate, lid, drawer, or the like in position when closed, consisting of a bolt or system of bolts propelled and withdrawn by a mechanism operated by a key, dial, etc. 2. a contrivance… …   Universalium

• Key (lock) — A cut key A key is an instrument that is used to operate a lock. A typical key consists of two parts: the blade, which slides into the keyway of the lock and distinguishes between different keys, and the bow, which is left protruding so that… …   Wikipedia

• Skeleton key — A skeleton key (Master key) is either a key that has been altered in such a way as to bypass the wards placed inside a warded lock, or an American term for a lever or bit type key.Warded locksA skeleton key is one that has been filed or cut so… …   Wikipedia

• Skeleton key (disambiguation) — Skeleton key may refer to:* A skeleton key, a key that has been filed in such a way as to bypass the security measures placed inside a warded lock. * Skeleton Key (novel), the third Alex Rider novel by Anthony Horowitz. * The Skeleton Key, a 2005 …   Wikipedia

• master keyed —   adj.    1. of or pertaining to a cylinder or group of cylinders which are or are to be combinated so that all may be operated by their own change key(s) and by additional key(s) known as master key(s)    2. a warded lock whose warding has been… …   Locksmith dictionary

• Bank vault — A bank vault is a secure space where money, valuables, records, and documents can be stored. Vaults protect their contents with armored walls and a tightly fashioned door closed with a complex lock. Vault technology developed in a type of arms… …   Wikipedia