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A '''detainer''' is a generic term for a component of a lock that restricts the ability to actuate (lock or unlock) the lock in some way. Use of the term is highly contextual and may refer to:
 
* The primary lock components, such as [[Pin tumbler|pins]], [[lever]]s, [[disc detainer|discs]], etc.
* Secondary, internal mechanisms that restrict lock operation, such as [[sidebar]]s, [[Detainer Levers|detainer levers]], the Disc Blocking System in the [[Abloy Protec]], etc.
* The components that fasten the lock to a container, such as a [[bolt]] or [[shackle]]
 
==See also==
* [[Lock]]
* [[Lockpicking]]
* [[Lever]]
* [[Sidebar]]
* [[Disc detainer]]
 
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Detainers

A detainer is a generic term for a component of a lock that restricts the ability to actuate (lock or unlock) the lock in some way. Use of the term is highly contextual and may refer to:

See also


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