ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (obsolete) A housebreaker or thief

Word Forms

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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