Bolt
Latch
Latch noun - Catch for fastening a door or gate; a bar that can be lowered or slid into a groove.
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Synonyms for Latch
Bolt is a synonym for latch in fasten topic. You can use "Bolt" instead the word "Latch" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as fastening, action, thing, lock. popular alternative
Nearby Words: latched, latching
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How words are described
| single | single bolt | single latch |
| simple | simple bolt | simple latch |
| actual | actual bolt | actual latch |
| electronic | electronic bolt | electronic latch |
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Attempts to shoot the lock mechanism itself tend to leave the distorted metal jammed in place while the bolt or latch remains closed.
Source: Shoot Out the Lock -
If the operator needs to reload with a partial magazine, he would pull the magazine latch allowing it to swing open dropping all the cartridges, close it, and pull the bolt back.
Source: Cool Guns / Rifles
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