Definition of latch

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Latch (n.) A movable piece which holds anything in place by entering a notch or cavity; specifically, the catch which holds a door or gate when closed, though it be not bolted..

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Latch :: Latch (n.) A crossbow.
Slatch :: Slatch (n.) The loose or slack part of a rope; slack.
Latch :: Latch (n.) To catch or fasten by means of a latch.
Sneck :: Sneck (v. t.) To fasten by a hatch; to latch, as a door..
Clicket :: Clicket (n.) A latch key.
Latch :: Latch (n.) To catch so as to hold.
Bobbin :: Bobbin (n.) The little rounded piece of wood, at the end of a latch string, which is pulled to raise the latch..
Latched :: Latched (imp. & p. p.) of Latc.
Sneck :: Sneck (n.) A door latch.
Unlatch :: Unlatch (v. i.) To open or loose by lifting the latch; as, to unlatch a door..
Deadlock :: Deadlock (n.) A lock which is not self-latching, but requires a key to throw the bolt forward..
Tumbler :: Tumbler (n.) A movable obstruction in a lock, consisting of a lever, latch, wheel, slide, or the like, which must be adjusted to a particular position by a key or other means before the bolt can be thrown in locking or unlocking..
Tab :: Tab (n.) The flap or latchet of a shoe fastened with a string or a buckle.
Unlatched :: Unlatched (imp. & p. p.) of Unlatc.
Slatch :: Slatch (n.) The period of a transitory breeze.
Throatband :: Throatband (n.) Same as Throatlatch.
Latch :: Latch (n.) A movable piece which holds anything in place by entering a notch or cavity; specifically, the catch which holds a door or gate when closed, though it be not bolted..
Heck :: Heck (n.) The bolt or latch of a door.
Slatch :: Slatch (n.) An interval of fair weather.
Passe Partout :: Passe partout (n.) A master key; a latchkey.
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