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unlatched

adj · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Of a gate, etc., not latched.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

simple past and past participle of unlatch

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, participle, past

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3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

not firmly fastened or secured

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • an unbarred door
  • went through the unlatched gate into the street
  • an unlocked room

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: unbarred, unbolted, unlocked, unsecured

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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