drawlatch
drawlatch · drawlatches
A fastener consisting of a latch body mounted on one side of a door or lid, and a hook…A fastener consisting of a latch body mounted on one side of a door or lid, and a hook or catch mounted on the opposite side. When the latch is engaged, the hook or catch pulls the two sides tightly together, creating a secure closure.
Meaning
2 sensesA fastener consisting of a latch body mounted on one side of a door or lid, and a hook or catch mounted on the opposite side. When the latch is engaged, the hook or catch pulls the two sides tightly together, creating a secure closure.
(obsolete)A housebreaker or thief
Origin
From draw + latch.From draw + latch.
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Forms
plural: drawlatches| Singular | drawlatch |
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| Plural | drawlatches |
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