latches

[US]/[lɑtʃɪz]/
[UK]/[ˈlætʃɪz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Ein Schloss oder eine Halterung, meist ein Stab, der umgedreht wird, um eine Tür oder ein Fenster zu schließen; ein Haken oder eine Halterung, die etwas sichern soll.
v. Mit einem Schloss oder einer Halterung sichern oder sichern; fangen oder gefangen werden.

Phrases & Collocations

latches open

Schnappschlösser offen

latches closed

Schnappschlösser geschlossen

door latches

Türschnappschlösser

window latches

Fensterschnappschlösser

latched door

geschnappte Tür

checking latches

Schnappschlösser überprüfen

old latches

alte Schnappschlösser

rusty latches

rostige Schnappschlösser

latches secure

Schnappschlösser sicher

fasten latches

Schnappschlösser sichern

Example Sentences

the gate latches securely after you push the lever.

she fumbled with the latches on the old wooden chest.

make sure all the latches are fastened before leaving the boat.

the window latches kept the children from climbing out.

he checked the latches on the toolbox to prevent theft.

the suitcase latches were broken, so it wouldn't close.

the cabin door latches were stiff in the cold weather.

the antique box had intricate brass latches.

he installed new latches on the shed to improve security.

the rusty latches made it difficult to open the trunk.

simple latches are often used on garden gates.

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