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Ball catches

Scope note

Catches whose strike holds a communicating projection or finger by means of the pressure exerted by one or two spring-loaded balls. DITTRI

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300033360

Broader Terms used

catches

Term used for

catches, ball

Equivalent Terms used

ball catch

Created

13yrs ago

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