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Hand (of a lock, etc.)

A term used to indicate the direction of swing or movement, and/or locking security side of a door.

Handed (locks, etc.)

A term used to indicate that the article is for use only on doors of the designated hand.

Harmon Hinge

A hinge designed to swing a door into a pocket at a right angle with the frame.

Hasp

A fastening device consisting of a loop and a slotted hinge plate, normally secured with a padlock.

Hinge

Two plates joined together by a pin and attached to a door and its frame whereby a door is supported and is enabled to swing or move.

Hinge Stile (of a door)

The stile to which the hinges are applied as distinguished from the lock stile.

Horizontal Spring Hinge

A spring hinge mortised horizontally into the bottom rail of a door and fastened to the floor and head frame with pivots.

Hub

The part of a lock through which the spindle passes to actuate the mechanism,
 

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