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latch

UK
/lætʃ/
US
/lætʃ/
latch on

Translations

latchnoun
latches
pl
UK
/lætʃ/
US
/lætʃ/
She secured the gate with a latch to keep it closed.
Elle a fermé le portail avec un loquet pour le garder fermé.
Additional translations
prise du seinAllaitement.
verrouÉlectronique.
Synonyms
lock
fastener
hasp
catch
clasp
latchverb
latched
Past Simple
latched
Past Participle
latching
Gerund
UK
/lætʃ/
US
/lætʃ/
loqueterSe dit d’une fermeture à loquet.
She latched the gate to keep the dog from escaping.
Elle a loqueté le portail pour empêcher le chien de s'échapper.
s'accrocherSens figuré.
The child latched onto her mother's leg, refusing to let go.
L'enfant s'est accroché à la jambe de sa mère, refusant de la lâcher.
Additional translations
prendre le seinAllaitement.
se fermerAvec un loquet.
Synonyms
secure
lock
clasp
shut
fasten
latchadjective
Used attributively before a noun to indicate relation to a latch, e.g., 'latch mechanism'.
à loquetTechnique.
The latch handle was made of brass.
La poignée à loquet était en laiton.

Definitions

latchnoun
A fastening or lock consisting of a movable bar that fits into a notch or slot, used to secure a door, gate, or window.
She secured the gate with a latch to keep it closed.
A type of fastener used in electronics to hold components in place.
The technician checked the latch on the circuit board to ensure it was secure.
A bistable electronic circuit that stores one bit of information until it is changed by an input signal.
The engineer used a simple latch to hold the output state of the sensor.
The manner in which a baby attaches to a breast for feeding.
The nurse checked the baby's latch to ensure effective breastfeeding.
latchverb
To fasten or secure something with a latch.
She latched the gate to keep the dog from escaping.
To attach oneself to something or someone, often used metaphorically.
The child latched onto her mother's leg, refusing to let go.
To become fastened or closed by means of a latch.
The door won't latch unless you push it firmly.
Of a baby, to attach to a breast and begin suckling.
The midwife helped the newborn latch quickly after birth.
To come to understand or realize something (usually followed by "on" or "onto").
After a few minutes, the students latched on to the concept.
latchadjective
Relating to or designed for a latch.
The latch handle was made of brass.
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