Drawlatch
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Drawlatch is a noun meaning 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.
Meaning
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.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A housebreaker or thief
Word Forms
- drawlatches
Synonyms for drawlatch
Depending on context, synonyms include burglar, thief.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dragger, lift, homebreaker, drummer, burglarer, curber.
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