latch

• أداة تُستعمل لإغلاق الباب أو البوابة أو النافذة، وتتألف عادة من مزلاج أو ترباس يدخل في حز أو تجويف. وقد تدل أيضًا على قفل نابضي يُفتح من الخارج بمفتاح.

A device used to fasten a door, gate, or window, typically consisting of a bar or bolt that fits into a notch or groove. It can also refer to a spring-loaded lock that opens from the outside with a key.

1. Spring-loaded door lockB1formal

   A type of lock that uses a spring mechanism and can typically be opened from the outside only with a key.

   مزلاج نابضي

   • He turned the key and the latch clicked open.
   • The front door has a sturdy latch that requires a key from outside.
   • She forgot her keys and couldn't release the latch.

   المرادفاتnight latch

2. Fastening bar for a door or gateB1formal

   A simple fastening device consisting of a bar that can be lowered or slid into a groove to secure a door or gate.

   مزلاج الباب أو البوابة

   • The old wooden gate was secured with a heavy iron latch.
   • He lifted the latch and pushed the door open.
   • The latch on the garden gate needs oiling because it squeaks.

   المرادفاتboltcatchclaspfastenerhasp

• فعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى تثبيت شيء أو إغلاقه بواسطة مزلاج، أو مجازًا إلى التعلّق بشيء والالتصاق به.

A verb used to indicate the act of fastening or closing something with a latch, or metaphorically to attach or cling to something.

1. Fasten with a latchB1formal

   To close or secure something using a latch mechanism.

   الإغلاق بالمزلاج

   • He latched the gate before leaving the garden.
   • Make sure you latch the door properly when you go to bed.
   • She latched the window to keep it from rattling in the wind.

   المرادفاتboltfastenlocksecure

   الأضدادopenunfasten

الصيغ المركّبةlatch on