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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Slatch :: Slatch (n.) The loose or slack part of a rope; slack.
Throatlatch :: Throatlatch (n.) A strap of a bridle, halter, or the like, passing under a horse's throat..
Latch :: Latch (n.) To catch or fasten by means of a latch.
Bobbin :: Bobbin (n.) The little rounded piece of wood, at the end of a latch string, which is pulled to raise the latch..
Unlatching :: Unlatching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Unlatc.
Slatch :: Slatch (n.) The period of a transitory breeze.
Passe Partout :: Passe partout (n.) A master key; a latchkey.
Latchet :: Latchet (n.) The string that fastens a shoe; a shoestring.
Latch :: Latch (n.) That which fastens or holds; a lace; a snare.
Heck :: Heck (n.) The bolt or latch of a door.
Snecket :: Snecket (n.) A door latch, or sneck..
Latch :: Latch (n.) A crossbow.
Tab :: Tab (n.) The flap or latchet of a shoe fastened with a string or a buckle.
Latchkey :: Latchkey (n.) A key used to raise, or throw back, the latch of a door, esp. a night latch..
Sneck :: Sneck (n.) A door latch.
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..
Clicket :: Clicket (n.) A latch key.
Lasket :: Lasket (n.) latching.
Deadlock :: Deadlock (n.) A lock which is not self-latching, but requires a key to throw the bolt forward..
Sneck :: Sneck (v. t.) To fasten by a hatch; to latch, as a door..
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