Definitions for "Boltworks"
(n.) 1. The combination of bars, rods, plates and linkages in a safe door designed to hold the door in the locked or unlocked position depending on the status of the lock itself. (n.) 2. Any part of a lock other than a cylinder, turnpiece, or operating handle that affects movement of, or the ability to move, the bolt. Source: Lock Industry Standards and Training (LIST) Council