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sneck

What does sneck mean?

The latch on a door or gate. Old north-of-England word still in everyday Geordie use.

"Lift the sneck and let yourself in, the door's not locked."

Frequently asked questions

What does "sneck" mean?
It's a door latch — and it's also the verb for lifting that latch.
How do you use "sneck" in a sentence?
"Just sneck the gate behind you."
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