latch :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

Nouns (2)

n. catch for fastening a door or gate; a bar that can be lowered or slid into a groove

n. spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key

Verbs (1)

v. fasten with a latch; "latch the door"

Adverbs (0)

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Fuzzynyms (9)

n. a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together

n. a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

bar

n. a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon; "there were bars in the windows to prevent escape"

n. the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key

v. to hook or entangle; "One foot caught in the stirrup"

v. move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut; "Close the door"; "shut the window"

Synonyms (5)

v. adopt; "take up new ideas"

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