English Explanatory Dictionary

latchbolt

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A spring-loaded part of a lock that extends from the front of the lock and into a hole in the door frame, or strike, in order to hold the door closed.

Word forms

latchbolt latchbolts

Etymology

From latch + bolt.

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