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trinco

[TRIN-ku]
nounmasculinepl: trincos
latch, bolt, or door fastening mechanism
1. A mechanical device used to fasten or secure a door, window, or gate
The trinco on the gate was broken.
O trinco do portão estava quebrado.
2. A latch or bolt that holds something closed
She secured the window with the trinco.
Ela fechou a janela com o trinco.
Synonyms
fechaduraaldravaferrolhotranca

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trinco
Common term for door latch or bolt
Portugal
trinco
Standard term, may also use 'aldrava' or 'ferrolho'

Related Idioms & Phrases

não ter trinco na boca (to not be able to keep a secret)
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