latch
Simple door fastener
A latch is a fastening device that holds a door, gate, or window closed but can be opened without a key—simpler than a lock.
To latch is to close with such a device: Make sure the gate latches behind you.
To latch onto something is to grab hold of it, physically or figuratively: She latched onto the idea immediately.
Protected from harm
Threaded rod for nuts
- catchSeize or snag
- haspHinged metal fastener
- claspSecuring device that clicks
- hookCurved catching device
pawl · spring · lever · pin · toggle · striker · keeper · deadbolt
Hinged barrier in fence
- cabinetEnclosed storage furniture
- screen doorMesh-paneled exterior entry
- chestRibcage region or strongbox
- trunkMain stem or storage
wicket · shutter · casement · hatch · lid · toolbox · jewelry box · fence gate
Grasp the meaning
- comprehendTo fully understand
- seizeTake suddenly, forcibly
- grabSeize abruptly
- holdMaintain in grasp
grip · clutch · catch on · get · apprehend · fathom · cling · attach
Freedom from harm
- babyproofMake safe for infants
- protectionGuarding against harm
- guardWatchful defensive attention
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
restraint · precaution · security · enclosure · cabinet lock · prevention · tamper-resistant
secure
Protected from harm
engage · snap · click · seal · fasten · clip · clamp · fix · anchor · attach
bolt
Threaded rod for nuts
hook · pawl · spring · lever · pin · toggle · striker · keeper · deadbolt · slide bolt
gate
Hinged barrier in fence
- cabinetEnclosed storage furniture
- screen doorMesh-paneled exterior entry
- chestRibcage region or strongbox
trunk · wicket · shutter · casement · hatch · lid · toolbox · jewelry box · fence gate · garden gate
understand
Grasp the meaning
- comprehendTo fully understand
- seizeTake suddenly, forcibly
- grabSeize abruptly
hold · grip · clutch · catch on · get · apprehend · fathom · cling · attach · fixate
safety
Freedom from harm
- babyproofMake safe for infants
- protectionGuarding against harm
- guardWatchful defensive attention
barrier · restraint · precaution · security · enclosure · cabinet lock · prevention · tamper-resistant
- latch onAttach and hold tight
- latchkey kidsChildren caring for themselves after school
- latches ontoSeizes and holds firmly
- latch ontoGrip firmly, attach oneself
- latched onSecured a grip
- latching onSecuring a grip
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