English Explanatory Dictionary

drawlatch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A housebreaker or thief
  2. 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.

Word forms

drawlatch drawlatches

Etymology

From draw + latch.

Synonyms

burglar thief
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