window lock
[ˈwɪndoʊ lɑːk]
nounpl: window locks
trinco de janela
1. a mechanical device installed on a window frame that secures the window sash in a closed position, preventing unauthorized opening or accidental closure
The window lock kept the bedroom window securely closed during the storm.
O trinco de janela manteve a janela do quarto fechada com segurança durante a tempestade.
2. a safety feature on windows designed to prevent children from opening windows beyond a certain point
We installed a window lock to prevent our toddler from opening the second-floor window.
Instalamos um trinco de janela para evitar que nosso filho abrisse a janela do segundo andar.
3. a security mechanism that restricts window movement and deters burglary
Modern window locks are essential for home security.
Os trincos modernos de janela são essenciais para a segurança da casa.
In Brazil, window locks (trincos de janela) are increasingly common in apartment buildings and urban homes as a security measure. In the United States, window locks are standard safety features in residential buildings, particularly for child safety and security purposes. European-style espagnolette locks are popular in contemporary homes.
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