latched
When something is latched, it is locked into place. This can be done in a number of ways, including with a lock or a lock on a door.
The door was latched from the inside, so nobody could enter.
The book was latched shut with a lock.
When something is latched, it is locked into place. This can be done in a number of ways, including with a lock or a lock on a door.
The door was latched from the inside, so nobody could enter.
The book was latched shut with a lock.
verb
To close or lock as if with a latch.
verb
To catch; lay hold of.
verb
To smear; to anoint.
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The guard flange is located between the latch bolt and the outside of the door.
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The latch continues to provide the enabling signal until the latch is reset.
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The latch is manually releasable by the passenger.
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I remember the sound of the latch sliding.
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The pan is then secured by a latch on the exterior of the wall.
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Actuation of the latch secures the ink fountain to the roller.
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The boss is located on the spindle side closest to the latch.
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The contents of the latch are clocked into memory by the recording clock.
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The latch is then advanced to the work station, and engages the pallet.
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A radial tongue of the latch cooperatively engages a striker mechanism.