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latches

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present tense third-person singular of latch

Synonyms & Antonyms of latches

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

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“Latches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latches. Accessed 23 Jan. 2022.

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