drawlatch

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drawlatch

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From draw + latch.

noun drawlatches

obsolete A housebreaker or thief
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.

Similar: burglar, thief

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@misc{drawlatch_2026,
  title = {drawlatch},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/drawlatch},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}