Horizontal lock
A horizontal lock is defined in the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers publication 'Glossary of architectural hardware terms as 'A deeper profile mortice lock which is specified most typically with knob furniture in order to avoid damaging knuckles on the door frame.'
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