noun
Rare term for a sliding bolt or latch, typically on a door or gate. More common words include かんぬき or ボルト.
古い蔵の扉には、さし錠が付いていた。
The old storehouse door had a bolt.
Common word for a sliding bolt or bar used to lock a door or gate.
Common loanword for a metal bolt, often used in machinery or construction.
Compound of 挿す (さす, 'insert') and 錠 (じょう, 'lock'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling reflects the function of a bolt inserted into a lock.