door latch
Definition
- Noun:
- A spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key: A mechanical fastening device for a door, typically consisting of a bolt and a spring mechanism, designed to be operated (locked/unlocked) from the exterior side using a key.
Usage
- A "door latch" is a specific type of locking mechanism. The term refers to the complete locking assembly installed on a door.
- It is commonly used to describe the primary lock on an exterior door of a house or building.
- Example:
Examples
Advanced Usage
- Technical Context: In locksmithing and hardware, a "door latch" often specifically refers to a mechanism, which is spring-loaded and retracts when the door handle is turned, but can be locked to prevent retraction.
- Descriptive Use: Can be used metaphorically to emphasize a point of entry, security, or isolation.
- Education is the door latch to opportunity; you need the right key to unlock it.
Variants and Related Words
- Latch (n): A simpler fastening device that may or may not require a key. A "door latch" is a type of latch.
- Deadbolt (n): A different type of door lock that uses a solid bolt thrown manually or with a key, offering higher security than a typical spring-loaded latch.
- Door lock (n): A more general term that encompasses all types of locking mechanisms for doors, including latches, deadbolts, and electronic locks.
Synonyms
- Door lock: A general synonym, though "door latch" is more specific.
- Latch: A broader term that can apply to cabinets, gates, etc.
Related Phrases
- On the latch: (Phrase) Describes a door that is closed but not locked; the latch is engaged but can be opened from the outside by turning the handle.
- I left the back door on the latch so you could get in.
- Latch the door: (Verb phrase) The action of closing a door so that the latch engages.
- Please remember to latch the door when you leave.
Noun
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spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key
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