latchet
latchet · latchets
A small lever action crossbow with the cocking lever built into the top of the stock…A small lever action crossbow with the cocking lever built into the top of the stock and a top mounted trigger.
Значение
значений: 3A small lever action crossbow with the cocking lever built into the top of the stock and a top mounted trigger.
A small latch, as for a gate.
(устаревшее)A thong or cord, especially one used to fasten a shoe.
a leather strap or thong used to attach a sandal or shoe to the foot
Происхождение
From Middle English lachet, from Old French lachet, variant of lacet, diminutive of laz (“From Middle English lachet, from Old French lachet, variant of lacet, diminutive of laz (“lace”).
From latch + -et.
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