latchstring

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Noun

HYPHEN

latch=string

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

Noun latchstring has 1 sense

latchstring(n = noun.artifact) Array - opener consisting of a string that can be passed through a hole in a door for raising the latch from outside; Array

is a kind of

opener

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CIDE DICTIONARY

latchstring, n.

A string for raising the latch of a door by a person outside. It is fastened to the latch and passed through a hole above it in the door. [1913 Webster]

To find the latchstring out, to meet with hospitality; to be welcome. (Intrusion is prevented by drawing in the latchstring.) [Colloq. U.S.]

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