verb Download 🔗Share To close or lock as if with a latch. Examples : "The teacher latched the classroom door to keep out the noise. " action utility Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To catch; lay hold of. Examples : "The baby latches onto her mother's finger and holds it tightly. " action function Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A 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. Examples : "The children knew they were grounded when their parents put new latches high on the gate, out of reach. " architecture building part item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A flip-flop electronic circuit Examples : "The computer's memory uses latches to store individual bits of information. " electronics device technology machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share That which fastens or holds; a lace; a snare. Examples : "The student was caught in the teacher's latches when he was accused of cheating. " device item building architecture utility thing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share A lightweight lock to protect internal structures from being modified by multiple concurrent accesses. Examples : "The database uses latches to prevent errors when two students try to update the same record at the same time, ensuring data integrity. " computing technology electronics device structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To smear; to anoint. Examples : "The artist latches the canvas with thick strokes of vibrant paint, creating a textured effect. " ritual religion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading