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hinged to the jamb of either side, or opening either inward or outward. This involves turning the latch-bolt over, so that its beveled edge may slide freely over the catch, without requiring the knob to be turned in order to close the door. Mallory, Wheeler, & Co.'s reversible lock. In Mallory, Wheeler, & Co.'s lock (Fig. 4287), this is effected by simply pulling the bolt forward until it clears the notch in the rim, and turning it half round. Re-vers′i-ble mouth-bit. （Menage.)Mallory, Wheeler, & Co.'s lock (Fig. 4287), this is effected by simply pulling the bolt forward until it clears the notch in the rim, and turning it half round. Re-vers′i-ble mouth-bit. （Menage.) A bit having a rule joint; when in one position it works the same as the Pelham, while, if reversed, it becomes a stiff-mouth bit. Re-vers′i-ble plow. （Agriculture.) A plow whose cutting apparatus is capable of being reversed, to throw the furrow slice in either direction, as required. See side-hill plow. Re-vers′i-ble seat. One for railway-cars, so as to be laid over on either side, according to the direction in which the car is traveling. In Fig. 4288, the head-rest