Ward (mechanical lock mechanism)

Ward (mechanical lock mechanism)

A ward is a projecting ridge of metal in a lock casing or keyhole permitting only the insertion of a key with a corresponding notch. It could also include a corresponding notch in a tooth of a key.


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