drawlatch

English

Etymology

From draw +‎ latch.

Noun

drawlatch (plural drawlatches)

  1. (obsolete) A housebreaker or thief
  2. A fastener consisting of a latch body mounted on one side of a door or lid, and a hook or catch mounted on the opposite side. When the latch is engaged, the hook or catch pulls the two sides tightly together, creating a secure closure.

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