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Latch :: Latch (v. t.) To smear; to anoint.

Deadlatch :: Deadlatch (n.) A kind of latch whose bolt may be so locked by a detent that it can not be opened from the inside by the handle, or from the outside by the latch key..

Fly :: Fly (v. i.) The piece hinged to the needle, which holds the engaged loop in position while the needle is penetrating another loop; a latch..

Unlatch :: Unlatch (v. i.) To open or loose by lifting the latch; as, to unlatch a door..

Latching :: Latching (n.) A loop or eye formed on the head rope of a bonnet, by which it is attached to the foot of a sail; -- called also latch and lasket..

Latch :: Latch (n.) To catch so as to hold.

Latchkey :: Latchkey (n.) A key used to raise, or throw back, the latch of a door, esp. a night latch..

Latchet :: Latchet (n.) The string that fastens a shoe; a shoestring.

Click :: Click (n.) The latch of a door.

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..

Latchstring :: Latchstring (n.) A string for raising the latch of a door by a person outside. It is fastened to the latch and passed through a hole above it in the door.

Latch :: Latch (n.) That which fastens or holds; a lace; a snare.

Deadlock :: Deadlock (n.) A lock which is not self-latching, but requires a key to throw the bolt forward..

Drawlatch :: Drawlatch (n.) A housebreaker or thief.

Clicket :: Clicket (n.) A latch key.

Snecket :: Snecket (n.) A door latch, or sneck..

Lasket :: Lasket (n.) latching.

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..

Sneck :: Sneck (v. t.) To fasten by a hatch; to latch, as a door..

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