Look up: latch

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   latch
   [n] - spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key 2. [n] - catch for fastening a door or gate 3. [v] - fasten with a latch
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   Latch
   See Bistable
   Found on http://www.vutrax.co.uk/glossary.htm
   
   
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   latch
   A digital logic circuit used to store one or more bits. A latch has a data input, a clock input and an output. When the clock input is active, data on the input is 'latched' or stored and transfered to the output either immediately or when the clock input goes inactive. The output will then retain its value until the clock goes active again. See...
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   latch
   locking device in which the moving part turns on a pivot Category: Transport • locking device in which the moving part turns on a pivot Category: Mechanical engineering • a latching circuit,especially an externally-simple variety used as a one-bit temporary store Category: Electrical engineering and energy • a unit which connects the seat frame to the ejection g...
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   Latch
   Latch (lăch) transitive verb [ Confer French lécher to lick (of German origin). Confer Lick .] To smear; to anoint. [ Obsolete] Shak.
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   Latch
   Latch noun [ Middle English lacche , from lacchen to seize, As. læccan .] 1. That which fastens or holds; a lace; a snare. [ Obsolete] Rom. of R. 2. A movable piece which holds anything in place by entering a notch or cavity; specifically, the catch which holds a door or gate when closed, though it be not bolted. 3. (Nautical) A latching. ...
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   Latch
   Latch transitive verb [ imperfect & past participle Latched (lăcht); present participle & verbal noun Latching .] [ Middle English lacchen . See Latch . noun ] 1. To catch so as to hold. [ Obsolete] « Those that remained threw darts at our men, and latching our darts, s ...
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   latch
   noun catch for fastening a door or gate; a bar that can be lowered or slid into a groove
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   latch
   verb fasten with a latch; `latch the door`
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    latch
    noun spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key
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    Latch
    The word `latch` can refer to: * Latch (hardware), a type of door or window lock * Latch (electronics) - an electronic circuit used to store information * A latching relay * In breastfeeding, 'latch' refers to the baby's orientation with respect to the woman * LATCH, a mounting system for child safety seats required in the United States and Canada
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    Latch
    • (n.) To catch so as to hold. • (n.) To catch or fasten by means of a latch. • (n.) That which fastens or holds; a lace; a snare. • (v. t.) To smear; to anoint. • (n.) A latching. • (n.) A crossbow. • (n.) A movable piece which holds anything in place by entering a notch or cavity; specifically, the catch which h...
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    LATCH
    Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
    Found on http://www3.sympatico.ca/dhaughey/j1930.
    
    
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    Latch
    - A beveled metal tongue operated by a spring-loaded knob or lever. The tongue's bevel lets you close the door and engage the locking mechanism, if any, without using a key. Contrasts with dead bolt.
    Found on http://www.homebuildingmanual.com/Glossa