latch·string (l ch str ng )n. A cord attached to a latch and often passed through a hole in the door to allow lifting of the latch from the outside. |
latchstring [ˈlætʃˌstrɪŋ]
n
a length of string fastened to a latch and passed through a hole in the door so that it can be opened from the other side
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| Noun | 1. | latchstring - opener consisting of a string that can be passed through a hole in a door for raising the latch from outside opener - a hand tool used for opening sealed containers (bottles or cans) |
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