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- pronunciation:
- laech
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- phrases:
- latch onto
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a fastening or lock, as for a door, with a bar or bolt that falls or slides into a catch, slot, or hole.
- synonyms:
- bolt, clasp, fastener, fastening, hasp, lock
- similar words:
- buckle, catch, hitch, hook, hook and eye, knot, tie
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related words: |
lock |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
latches, latching, latched |
definition: |
to lock or fasten securely with a latch.
- synonyms:
- fasten, lock
- similar words:
- bar, bolt, buckle, clasp, hasp, hook
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related words: |
close, lock |
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phrase: |
latch onto |
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