Unlatched
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Unlatched is an adjective meaning Of a gate, etc., not latched.
Meaning
Of a gate, etc., not latched.
More Meanings
- simple past and past participle of unlatch
Example Sentences
"Oh, go to hell!" said Silas, and kicked open his own unlatched door.
"Don't neglect your friend on our account, Mr. Joolby," remarked Carrados very pleasantly—for Won Chou had at once slipped to the unlatched door as if to head off the intruder.
Synonyms for unlatched
Depending on context, synonyms include unbolted, unlocked, unbarred, unsecured.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unlocked, unsecured, unbarred, unbolted, unwarded, nonlocked.
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