- 1. n. A string for raising the latch of a door by a person outside. It is fastened to the latch and passed through a hole above it in the door. Source: opted
- 2. n. opener consisting of a string that can be passed through a hole in a door for raising the latch from outside Source: wordnet
- 3. A string for raising the latch of a door by a person outside. It is fastened to the latch and passed through a hole above it in the door. To find the latchstring out, to meet with hospitality; to be welcome. (Intrusion is prevented by drawing in the latchstring.) [Colloq. U.S.] Source: webster
- 4. A string for raising the latch of a door by a person outside.It is fastened to the latch and passed through a hole above it in thedoor. To find the latchstring out, to meet with hospitality; to bewelcome. (Intrusion is prevented by drawing in the latchstring.)[Colloq. U.S.] Source: adambom
- 5. n. opener consisting of a string that can be passed through a hole in a door for raising the latch from outside Source: ecdict
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