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hood latch

/hʊd lætʃ/

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/hʊd lætʃ/B1formaltechnical
  • ruМеханическая защёлка или запирающий механизм, который фиксирует капот автомобиля в закрытом положении, обычно открывается рычагом внутри салона.

A mechanical fastener or lock mechanism that secures the hood of a vehicle in a closed position, typically released by a lever inside the car.

  1. Car hood fastenerB2formalamerican

    The mechanical latch mechanism that secures the hood (bonnet) of a vehicle in a closed position.

    ruЗамок капота

    • The mechanic checked the hood latch to ensure it was properly engaged.
    • A faulty hood latch can cause the hood to fly open while driving.
    • He pulled the release lever to open the hood latch.