Unlatching: meaning, definitions and examples
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unlatching
[ สnหlรฆtสษชล ]
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:
๐ต๐น destrancando
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคจเคฒเฅเคเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Entriegeln
๐ฎ๐ฉ membuka
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะดะผะธะบะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ odblokowywanie
๐ฏ๐ต ใญใใฏ่งฃ้ค
๐ซ๐ท dรฉverrouillage
๐ช๐ธ desbloqueo
๐น๐ท kilidi aรงma
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ๊ธ ํด์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชุญ ุงูููู
๐จ๐ฟ odemฤenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ odomknutie
๐จ๐ณ ่งฃ้
๐ธ๐ฎ odklepanje
๐ฎ๐ธ aflรฆsing
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑาฑาะฐััะฐะฝ ะฑะพัะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aรงma
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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