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latch

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Synonyms & Antonyms of latch

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

latch the gate

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for latch

adhere,
bolt,
cinch,
clamp,
clasp,
clench,
clinch,
clip,
glue,
hang,
harness,
hasp,
lace,
lash,
nail,
paste,
pin,
plaster,
rivet,
screw,
shackle,
staple,
stick,
strap,
tack,
tackle,
tie,
toggle,
yoke

affix,
attach,
bend,
fasten,
fix

coapt,
connect,
join,
link,
unite

reaffix,
reattach,
refasten,
refix,
resecure

batten,
belay,
button,
do up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for latch

break up,
disconnect,
disjoin,
disjoint,
dissever,
dissociate,
disunite,
divide,
divorce,
part,
separate,
sever,
split,
sunder,
uncouple,
unlink,
unyoke

loose,
loosen

unbind,
unfix,
unlash,
untie

detach,
undo,
unfasten,
unhook

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

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