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2. Escutcheon (furniture) - Wikipedia

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   An escutcheon can also refer to an item of door furniture. In this case, it is an architectural item that surrounds a keyhole or lock cylinder, and is often part of a lockset. Escutcheons help to protect a lock cylinder from being drilled out or snapped, and to protect the surrounding area from damage and wear from the end of the key when it ...

3. Tap (valve) - Wikipedia

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   Faucet is the most common term in the US, similar in use to "tap" in British English, e.g. "water faucet" (although the term "tap" is also used in the US). Spigot is used by professionals in the trade (such as plumbers), and typically refers to an outdoor fixture.

4. Glossary of locksmithing terms - Wikipedia

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   When the door is closed, the bolt extends into the hole in the strike plate and holds the door closed. The strike plate protects the jamb against friction from the bolt and increases security in the case of a jamb made of a softer material (such as wood) than the strike plate. Some strike plates have their hole size and placement calculated so ...

5. Door handle - Wikipedia

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   This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 21 November 2024. Device to open or close door Various examples of door handles throughout history A door handle or doorknob is a handle used to open or close a door. Door handles can be found on all types of doors including exterior doors of residential and commercial buildings, internal doors, cupboard ...

6. Sterling Plumbing - Wikipedia

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   During the United States’ participation in World War II, Sterling shifted the brass operations into military manufacturing. [12] On October 20, 1944, Sterling Faucet Co. announced plans for a considerable expansion of the plant. [13] On September 13, 1948, the company Sa-Mor Quality Brass, Inc. was established in Morgantown, West Virginia. [14]

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