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Door checks

Scope note

Devices used to retard the movement of a closing door and to guard against its slamming or banging, but also insures the closing of the door. PUTNAM

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300065888

Broader Terms used

<accessory door hardware>

Equivalent Terms used

door check

Created

13yrs ago

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