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LATCHSTRING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does latchstring mean?
• LATCHSTRING (noun)
The noun LATCHSTRING has 1 sense:
1. opener consisting of a string that can be passed through a hole in a door for raising the latch from outside
Familiarity information: LATCHSTRING used as a noun is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Opener consisting of a string that can be passed through a hole in a door for raising the latch from outside
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("latchstring" is a kind of...):
opener (a hand tool used for opening sealed containers (bottles or cans))
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