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Latch: meaning, definitions and examples

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latch

 

[ lรฆtสƒ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

door

A device for keeping a door, gate, or window fastened.

Synonyms

bolt, fastener, lock

Examples of usage

  • She lifted the latch and pushed the door open.
  • The latch on the gate was broken so it wouldn't close properly.
Context #2 | Verb

attention

To fasten with a latch.

Synonyms

clasp, fasten, secure

Examples of usage

  • She latched the suitcase shut before leaving.
  • He latched the window securely.

Translations

Translations of the word "latch" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trinco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเค‚เคกเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Riegel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kunci

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐััƒะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zasuwa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽ›ใ‘้‡‘

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท verrou

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cerrojo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mandal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑธ์‡ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฒู„ุงุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกpadka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกpadka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zapah

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรกs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ะปะผะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒ›แƒ™แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑfฤฑl

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cerrojo

Etymology

The word 'latch' originated from Middle English 'lache', which came from Old English 'lรฆccan' meaning 'to seize'. The use of 'latch' to refer to a fastening device dates back to the 14th century.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,486, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.