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latch in Finnish

latch in Finnish is salpa, säppi, kiikku — latch means a simple fastening for a door or gate, worked by a bar or lever.

latch in Finnish

salpa
noun
A fastening for a door that has a bar that fits into a notch or slot, and is lifted by a lever or string from either side.
säppi
noun
A fastening for a door that has a bar that fits into a notch or slot, and is lifted by a lever or string from either side.
kiikku
noun
(electronics) An electronic circuit that is like a flip-flop, except that it is level triggered instead of edge triggered.
salpa
noun
(electronics) An electronic circuit that is like a flip-flop, except that it is level triggered instead of edge triggered.
varsijousi
noun
(obsolete) A crossbow.
imuote
noun
A breastfeeding baby's connection to the breast.
panna säppiin
verb
To close or lock as if with a latch.
salvata
verb
To close or lock as if with a latch.

What does "latch" mean?

  1. noun A simple fastening for a door or gate, worked by a bar or lever.
    "She lifted the latch and pushed the gate open."
  2. verb To fasten or close something with a latch.
    "Make sure you latch the door behind you."
  3. verb To grab onto or fix firmly onto something, often figuratively.
    "The idea latched onto his mind and wouldn't let go."
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latch in a sentence

  • She lifted the latch and pushed the gate open.
  • Make sure you latch the door behind you.
  • The idea latched onto his mind and wouldn't let go.
  • The baby latched onto the bottle straight away.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "latch" in Finnish?

"latch" in Finnish is salpa, säppi, kiikku. latch means: A simple fastening for a door or gate, worked by a bar or lever.

How do you use "latch" in a sentence?

Example: "She lifted the latch and pushed the gate open." In Finnish, "latch" is salpa, säppi, kiikku.

Are there other ways to say "latch" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "latch": salpa, säppi, kiikku, varsijousi, imuote, panna säppiin.

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