Tempan

from indonesia

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noun
Locus
From indonesia

Definition

A long wooden bar used to close a door or passage, serving as a crossbar or lock.

Etymology

Derived from an Austronesian root referring to an object that lies across or obstructs. In the context of traditional architecture, 'tempan' evolved into a technical term for a door-locking beam installed horizontally to provide additional security.

Semantic Category

Locus