Beelingo.com

English Dictionary

  • Hide translation

 latch latch /ˈlætʃ/

noun

  1. Catch for fastening a door or gate; a bar that can be lowered or slid into a groove  ( latch )
    catch for fastening a door or gate; a bar that can be lowered or slid into a groove
     I ensured the latch was securely fastened before leaving the barn.
    I ensured the latch was securely fastened before leaving the barn.
  2. Spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key  ( door latch , latch )
    spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key

verb

  1. () Fasten with a latch  ( latch )
    fasten with a latch
     Latch the door
    latch the door