latch

  1. Noun.  A fastening for a door that has a bar that fits into a notch or slot, and is lifted by a lever or string from either side.
  2. Noun.  A flip-flop electronic circuit.
  3. Noun.  (obsolete) A latching.
  4. Noun.  (obsolete) A crossbow.
  5. Verb.  To close or lock as if with a latch.

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