latch

see definition of latch

nounlock

verbfasten with lock

Synonyms for latch

noun lock

Antonyms for latch

barred

verb. secure, usually with a length of material

Word Origin & History

Old English læccan "to grasp or seize," from Proto-Germanic *lakkijanan. Not found in other Germanic languages; probably from PIE *(s)lagw- "to seize" (see analemma). In its original sense the verb was paralleled in Middle English and then replaced by French import catch (v.). Meaning "to fasten with a latch" is mid-15c. Related: Latched; latching.

Example Sentences for latch

The boy's hand had come upon a latch; he lifted it, and pushed.

As his hand neared the latch I could see in the dim light that his movements were unsteady.

As she laid her hand on the latch of the door, she trembled and drew back.

The gate was closed, but he tried it and found it on the latch.

She lifted the latch, and set her shoulder against the panel.

He hesitated only for an instant, then he placed his hand cautiously on the latch and raised it.

He stepped back, coughed, fidgeted with the latch, and then began to apologize.

Egbert still retained his hold upon the latch with one hand.

When the latch clicked and the hook dropped into the staple he, too, entered the kitchen.

It had become a purpose by the time the captain rattled the latch.

latch

Synonyms for latch

Antonyms for latch

barred

bolt

bolt

bolted

catch

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Antonyms for latch

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barred

bolt

bolt

bolted

catch

Synonyms for latch

bar