Latch

Noun

 * 1) A fastening for a door that has a bar that fits into a notch or slot, and is lifted by a lever or string from either side.
 * 2) A flip-flop electronic circuit
 * 3)  A latching.
 * 4)  A crossbow.

Derived terms

 * on the latch

Verb

 * 1) To close or lock as if with a latch

Derived terms

 * latch on
 * latch on to
 * latch onto

Thesaurus
articulate, bang, bar, barricade, batten, batten down, bolt, buckle, butt, button, button up, choke, choke off, clap, clasp, cleat, clip, close, close up, constrict, contain, contract, cover, dovetail, fasten, fold, fold up, hasp, hinge, hitch, hook, jam, joint, key, lock, lock out, lock up, miter, mortise, nail, occlude, padlock, peg, pin, plumb, rabbet, rivet, scarf, screw, seal, seal off, seal up, secure, sew, shut, shut the door, shut up, skewer, slam, snap, squeeze shut, staple, stick, stitch, strangle, tack, toggle, wedge, zip up, zipper

Pronunciation

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