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latchstring

/ˈlætʃ.strɪŋ/

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noun

/ˈlætʃ.strɪŋ/C2formalobsolete
  • ruВеревка, которую можно продеть через отверстие в двери, чтобы поднять засов снаружи, используемая в качестве открывалки.

A string that can be passed through a hole in a door to raise the latch from the outside, used as an opener.

  1. Door latch openerC2formal

    A string attached to a door latch that can be pulled from outside to lift the latch and open the door.

    ruВерёвка для открывания засова

    • The old cabin had a latchstring hanging outside for guests.
    • He pulled the latchstring to let himself in.
    • In pioneer times, a latchstring was a sign of hospitality.
Forms
  • latchstrings plural form
  • latchstrings' possessive plural form
  • latchstring's possessive singular form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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