ALOA Glossary Study Aid
A Glossary of locksmithing terms & definitions. It's also an aid for studying for the (mandatory) ALOA L-00 exam


 

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Term   Definition 
  fence   n. 1. a projection on a lock bolt which prevents movement of the bolt unless it can enter gates of properly aligned tumblers,
2. any locking element other than a sidebar or shackle designed to enter a tumbler's gate,
3. a projection on the lever in a combination lock that prevents the lever from engaging the drive cam until the proper combination is entered, see also “sidebar”



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Glossary contents Copyright 1989, 1990, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Lock Industry Standards and Training Council (LIST Council)
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