Chubb

Chubb noun

trademark a type of patent lock containing a device that sets the bolt immovably if the lock is picked

Examples from the Web for chubb Historical Examples of chubb

The Chubb was soon, however, crippled and became unmanageable.

Charles Roger

Splendid fellows; and old Chubb knows how to handle them too.

George Manville Fenn

“Captain Chubb thinks we may meet with the privateer,” said Rodd merrily.

George Manville Fenn

Captain Chubb thinks that he will have finished in two days more.

George Manville Fenn

Uncle Paul grunted, and just then Captain Chubb strolled up.

George Manville Fenn