Latch — synonyms, definition

1. latch (Noun)

bar bolt catch clasp closure door latch fastener hasp lock

latch (Noun) — Spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key.

latch (Noun) — Catch for fastening a door or gate; a bar that can be lowered or slid into a groove.

catch lock

2. latch (Verb)

bolt buckle clamp clasp clip close enclose fasten lock pin seal secure shut snap

latch (Verb) — Fasten with a latch. ex. "latch the door"

fasten fix secure