latches
- plural of latch.
Example Sentences
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Everything from seat-belt buckle mechanisms to door latches could change how passengers might evacuate in an emergency, or how they are protected in a crash, Federal Aviation Administration chief Bryan Bedford told reporters last month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
Tesla’s vehicles primarily use electronic door latches that are opened by pressing a button.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 24, 2025
Beth latches onto Kitty in part to alleviate the isolation she feels, and Kitty’s very poor impulse control may force her to jail, or worse.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2025
In 2021, the company also faced a recall related to faulty bonnet latches, some of which were misaligned and put the piece at increased risk of popping open.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2024
Alec inspected the box for a minute, then removed a bulky black thing with silvery latches.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
