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Unlatching: meaning, definitions and examples

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unlatching

 

[ สŒnหˆlรฆtสƒษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

mechanical action

Unlatching refers to the action of releasing or disengaging a latch, which is a fastening mechanism that keeps a door, gate, or similar object closed. This term is often used in the context of doors, gates, or any devices that require a latch for secure closure.

Synonyms

disengaging, opening, releasing

Examples of usage

  • She is unlatching the gate to let the dog out.
  • He paused before unlatching the door.
  • Unlatching the window allowed a fresh breeze to enter.
  • The child struggled with unlatching the safety buckle.
  • After unlatching the box, she discovered its contents.

Translations

Translations of the word "unlatching" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น destrancando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเคฒเฅˆเคšเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Entriegeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membuka

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะผะธะบะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odblokowywanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒญใƒƒใ‚ฏ่งฃ้™ค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉverrouillage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desbloqueo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kilidi aรงma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž ๊ธˆ ํ•ด์ œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุชุญ ุงู„ู‚ูู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odemฤenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odomknutie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่งฃ้”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odklepanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aflรฆsing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑา“ะฐั‚ั‚ะฐะฝ ะฑะพัะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ™แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desbloqueo

Etymology

The word 'unlatch' is formed by adding the prefix 'un-' to the noun 'latch.' The term 'latch' comes from the Old English 'lรฆccan,' meaning 'to catch or seize.' This reflects the primary function of a latch, which is to secure a door or gate in a closed position. As the use of latches evolved in various woodworking and metalworking practices, so did the terminology associated with them. Through Middle English, 'latch' retained its core meaning, with 'unlatch' emerging as the action of reversing that fastening process. The combination of 'un-' denoting reversal and 'latch' creates the concept of disengaging a catching mechanism, marking its usage in various contexts related to opening and securing doors and gates.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,285, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.