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  1. pin, pin tumblernoun

    cylindrical tumblers consisting of two parts that are held in place by springs; when they are aligned with a key the bolt can be thrown

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  1. pin tumbler

    A pin tumbler is a type of lock mechanism that uses pins of varying lengths to prevent the lock from opening without the correct key. It is commonly used in cylinder locks and commonly found in residential door locks, padlocks, and some types of security safes. In a pin tumbler lock, the key slides into the plug and must lift each pin to a specific height to allow the plug to rotate and unlock.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of pin tumbler in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of pin tumbler in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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