"latchstring" meaning in English

See latchstring in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: latchstrings [plural]
Etymology: From latch + string. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|latch|string}} latch + string Head templates: {{en-noun}} latchstring (plural latchstrings)
  1. A string attached to a latch allowing it to be disengaged from the opposite side. Derived forms: find the latchstring out, the latchstring is out
    Sense id: en-latchstring-en-noun-qw0ztqIK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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        },
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          "disengaged",
          "disengaged"
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    }
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