Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

latchbolt

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: latch-bolt
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A spring-loaded part of a lock that extends from the front of the lock and into a hole in the door frame, or strike, in order to hold the door closed.

Etymology

From latch + bolt.

Inflected Forms

latchbolts (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

deadbolt

Questions

What does latchbolt mean?: A spring-loaded part of a lock that extends from the front of the lock and into a hole in the door frame, or strike, in order to hold the door closed.
Where does latchbolt come from?: From latch + bolt.

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