latchstring

latch·string

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lach-string]
- /ˈlætʃˌstrɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lach-string]
- /ˈlætʃˌstrɪŋ/

Definitions of latchstring word

noun latchstring a string passed through a hole in a door, for raising the latch from the outside. 1
noun latchstring A string attached to a latch allowing it to be disengaged from the opposite side. 1
noun latchstring a length of string fastened to a latch and passed through a hole in the door so that it can be opened from the other side 0
noun latchstring a cord fastened to the bar of a latch and passed through a hole in the door so that the latch can be raised from the outside 0

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Origin of latchstring

First appearance:

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

First recorded in 1785-95; latch + string

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Parts of speech for Latchstring

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Latchstring

latchstring popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

latchstring usage trend in Literature

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