Pronunciation: /lætʃ/
noun a fastening for a door or gate, typically consisting of a bar that fits into a notch or slot
A1 She closed the gate with a latch.
A2 The latch on the window was broken.
B1 Make sure to check the latch on the door before leaving.
B2 The latch on the suitcase was difficult to open.
C1 The latch on the chest was intricately designed.
C2 He carefully examined the latch mechanism before fixing it.
verb to fasten with a latch
A1 She latched the gate before leaving the house.
A2 He latched the window to keep the cold air out.
B1 The door latched shut behind her, trapping her inside.
B2 She latched onto the idea of starting her own business and never looked back.
C1 The journalist latched onto the scandal and wouldn't let it go until the truth was revealed.
C2 The detective quickly latched onto the key piece of evidence that would solve the case.
formal Please make sure to securely fasten the latch on the gate before leaving.
informal Hey, don't forget to close the latch on the fence!
slang Make sure to lock the latch on the door when you leave.
figurative She felt like a latch, keeping her emotions tightly closed.
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