Lis forLatch

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Photo of an old latch
List of devices
A latch is a device that holds something like a door, gate or lid closed so it won't swing open by itself.
A latch is not the same as a lock, but many latches have a place to put a lock, for extra security.
Kelly Cookson / CC BY-SA