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| a mechanism that detonates the charge of a gun | ||||
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| a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed | ||||
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| a detachable lock; has a hinged shackle that can be passed through the staple of a hasp or the links in a chain and then snapped shut | ||||
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| a large and stately mansion | ||||
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| a large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack |