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to close or secure (something, such as a door) with a latch
  • latch the gate

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The first known use of latch was in the 13th century

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“Latch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latch. Accessed 21 Jun. 2021.

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