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ferrolho
[fə-ˈʁo-ʎu]
noun
masculine
pl: ferrolhos
bolt
1.
A metal bar or rod that slides into a socket to secure a door, window, or gate
She slid the bolt across the door to lock it.
Ela correu o ferrolho pela porta para trancá-la.
2.
A locking mechanism consisting of a sliding bar
The gate had a heavy iron bolt.
O portão tinha um ferrolho de ferro pesado.
Synonyms
tranca
trinco
fechadura
cadeado
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ferrolho
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
ferrolho
Standard usage in Portugal; also called 'tranca'
Related Idioms & Phrases
correr o ferrolho - to slide/draw the bolt
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