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latch in German

latch in German is Riegel, Klinke, Anschlag — latch means a simple fastening for a door or gate, worked by a bar or lever.

latch in German

Riegel
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.
Klinke
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.
Anschlag
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.
Arretierung
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.
Falle
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.
Rastklinke
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.
Auffangregister
noun
(electronics) An electronic circuit that is like a flip-flop, except that it is level triggered instead of edge triggered.
Klinkenschalter
noun
(electronics) An electronic circuit that is like a flip-flop, except that it is level triggered instead of edge triggered.
Signalschalter
noun
(electronics) An electronic circuit that is like a flip-flop, except that it is level triggered instead of edge triggered.
Armbrust
noun
(obsolete) A crossbow.
verriegeln
verb
To close or lock as if with a latch.
einklinken
verb
To close or lock as if with a latch.
einrasten
verb
To close or lock as if with a latch.
schließen
verb
To close or lock as if with a latch.
sperren
verb
To close or lock as if with a latch.
zuklinken
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."

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.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "latch" in German?

"latch" in German is Riegel, Klinke, Anschlag. 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 German, "latch" is Riegel, Klinke, Anschlag.

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

Yes — German has 16 translations listed for "latch": Riegel, Klinke, Anschlag, Arretierung, Falle, Rastklinke.

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