verbπShareTo close or lock as if with a latch."Please latch the classroom door before leaving. "buildingactiondeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo catch; lay hold of."The child latched onto her mother's hand as they crossed the busy street. "actionpartdevicemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fastening for a door that has a bar that fits into a notch or slot, and is lifted by a lever or string from either side."The latch on the classroom door was broken, so the students had to push it open. "architecturebuildingdeviceitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA flip-flop electronic circuit"The computer technician used a special latch circuit to store the student's test scores. "electronicsdeviceelectronicstechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA latching."The latch on the school door is broken, so the students can't get in. "devicethingutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA crossbow."The medieval archer used his heavy latch to hunt rabbits in the forest. "weaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which fastens or holds; a lace; a snare."The broken latch on the classroom door made it hard to keep the students in. "devicethingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA breastfeeding baby's connection to the breast."The baby's strong latch ensured a good milk flow. "familyphysiologybodymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA lightweight lock to protect internal structures from being modified by multiple concurrent accesses."The database program has a latch to prevent multiple users from changing the same student record at the same time. "computingtechnologyelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo smear; to anoint."The baker used a pastry brush to latch the tops of the croissants with melted butter before baking them. "ritualreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
