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the latch
noun
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.
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The latch won't hold.
Above: "Butter on the Latch".
The doors shut; the latch turned.
I now went after the latch mechanisms.
The front door was on the latch.
"Put it on the latch," he advised.
For more information on the LATCH charity visit: http://www.latchwales.org/.org/
The latch on the studio door is inoperable.
"Good morning," I said, securing the window with the latch.
I loved the sound of the latch lifting.
As soon as the latch was turned, Aarij pushed in.
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