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LATCHES Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word latches. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word latches. (close relations)
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latch

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clasps
verbv
noun

• a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together

• the act of grasping

verb

• hold firmly and tightly

• fasten with or as if with a brooch

• fasten with a buckle or buckles

• grasp firmly

fastens
verbv
verb

• cause to be firmly attached

• become fixed or fastened

• attach to

• make tight or tighter

locks
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

• a strand or cluster of hair

• a mechanism that detonates the charge of a gun

• enclosure consisting of a section of canal that can be closed to control the water level; used to raise or lower vessels that pass through it

• a restraint incorporated into the ignition switch to prevent the use of a vehicle by persons who do not have the key

• any wrestling hold in which some part of the opponent's body is twisted or pressured

verb

• fasten with a lock

• keep engaged

• become rigid or immoveable

• hold in a locking position

• become engaged or intermeshed with one another

• hold fast (in a certain state)

• place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape

• pass by means through a lock in a waterway

• build locks in order to facilitate the navigation of vessels

secures
verbv
adjective

• free from fear or doubt; easy in mind

• free from danger or risk

• not likely to fail or give way

adjective satellite

• immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with

• financially safe

verb

• get by special effort

• cause to be firmly attached

• assure payment of

• make certain of

• fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug

• furnish with battens

door latch
nounn
noun

• spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key

Best Hypernyms For LATCHES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for latches, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (17)
catch fasten fix grip hooks lock secure buckles buttons catches clasps closures fasteners fastenings hasps hitches locks

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