Door Latch (Noun)
Meaning
Spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The landlord had installed a door latch that required a key to enter, but opened freely from the inside for safety.
- The spring-loaded door latch creaked with a metallic whine as she inserted the key and twisted it to enter her bedroom.
- Emma was locked out of her apartment after realizing she had left the keys inside, stuck at the door latch that required a key to open from the outside.
- Their cozy beach house had an old-fashioned door latch, but they appreciated the extra security it provided in keeping the door secure.
- While trying to find his forgotten keys, Jack attempted to pry open the door latch but soon gave up, knowing it was designed to be opened only with a key from the outside.