pestillo

Definitions of pestillo
  1. noun
    a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
    synonyms: aldaba
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    types:
    aldaba, broche, cerrojo, falleba
    a fastener for a door or lid; a hinged metal plate is fitted over a staple and is locked with a pin or padlock
    type of:
    cierre, ligadura, sujeción
    restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
  2. noun
    a fastener for a door or lid; a hinged metal plate is fitted over a staple and is locked with a pin or padlock
    synonyms: aldaba, broche, cerrojo, falleba
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    type of:
    aldaba
    a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
  3. noun
    spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key
    synonyms: picaporte
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    type of:
    cerradura
    a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
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