Meaning Of The Word Latchstring

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Latchstring Definition

What's The Definition Of Latchstring?

latchstring in American English
a cord fastened to the bar of a latch and passed through a hole in the door so that the latch can be raised from the outside
noun: a string passed through a hole in a door, for raising the latch from the outside

latchstring in British English
noun: a length of string fastened to a latch and passed through a hole in the door so that it can be opened from the other side

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