latches

The word “latches” has 2 syllables: latch-es.

It's pronounced as /ˈlæʧɪz/.


What is synonym and antonym for latches?

In the thesaurus, “latches” has 18 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for latches along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for latches

  • bends
  • bolts
  • clamps
  • clasps
  • clenches
  • clinches
  • clips
  • connects
  • glues
  • hangs
  • harnesses
  • joins
  • pastes
  • pins
  • screws
  • straps
  • tackles
  • ties

Antonyms for latches

  • breaks up
  • disconnects
  • disjoins
  • dissociates
  • divides
  • divorces
  • loosens
  • parts
  • separates
  • severs
  • splits
  • sunders
  • uncouples
  • unlinks

Meanings of latches

  • verb
    1. To close or lock as if with a latch.
    2. To catch; lay hold of.
    3. To smear; to anoint.
  • noun
    1. 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. A flip-flop electronic circuit.
    3. A latching.
    4. A crossbow.
    5. That which fastens or holds; a lace; a snare.
    6. A breastfeeding baby's connection to the breast.
    7. A lightweight lock to protect internal structures from being modified by multiple concurrent accesses.

Example Sentences

  • She always latches the gate before leaving the yard.
  • The child latches onto his mother’s hand in crowded places.
  • He carefully latches the toolbox to keep everything secure.
  • The old door barely latches anymore due to wear and tear.
  • When excited, the puppy latches onto anything within reach.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to latches, such as: bends, bolts, breaks up, clamps, clasps, clenches, clinches.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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kaffeeklatsches

  • bakes
  • cocktail parties
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  • house parties
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  • salons
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tacks

  • adheres
  • affix
  • affixes
  • approaches
  • attaches
  • bolts
  • cinches
  • clamps
  • clasps
  • clenches
  • clinches
  • clips
  • fasten
  • glues
  • hangs
  • harnesses
  • laces
  • lashes
  • latches
  • manners
  • methodologies
  • methods
  • nail
  • nails
  • paste
  • pastes
  • pin
  • pins
  • plasters
  • rivets
  • screws
  • shackles
  • staples
  • sticks
  • stitch
  • straps
  • strategies
  • tackles
  • tangent
  • techniques
  • ties
  • toggles
  • ways
  • yokes
  • zigzags

unbars

  • alleviate
  • break up
  • ease
  • expand
  • free
  • loose
  • relax
  • release
  • slacken
  • unbolts
  • unclasps
  • uncloses
  • undo
  • unfastens
  • unlatches
  • unlock
  • unlocks
  • unscrew
  • untie

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