Latches

Pronunciation: /ˈlætʃ/

Latches (noun)

  1. A small metal bar used to keep a door or gate closed.
  2. A device that holds something in place, often used in machines.

Examples

  • The latch on the gate was rusty.
  • She heard the latch click shut.

Common collocations: secure the latch, broken latch, release the latch, metal latch, latch tightly

Latches (verb)

  1. To fasten a door or gate with a latch.
  2. To connect or hold something tightly in place.

Examples

  • Latch the door before leaving.
  • He latched the window tightly.

Synonyms of Latches

Neutral

Antonyms of Latches

  • — when referring to opening a secured object
  • — when referring to releasing a latch