A device for fastening or checking the motion of something, esp. a latch or other mechanism for fastening a door, window, etc.; (sometimes spec.)…
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| 释义 | society > occupation and work > equipment > building and constructing equipment > fastenings > [noun] > catch (7) catch1398 A device for fastening or checking the motion of something, esp. a latch or other mechanism for fastening a door, window, etc.; (sometimes spec.)… clicket1487 A catch, holdfast, bolt, etc., that fastens something by falling or springing into position. Now rare. snaphance1603 transferred. A spring catch or fastening. Obsolete. catch hook1695 a hook designed to engage with or catch onto another hook, a part of a mechanism, etc. snapc1815 A spring-catch, clasp, or fastening, or one closing with a snapping or clicking sound. catch lock1836 any of various types of lock that make use of a catch or bolt. bulldog1908 Used (frequently attributive) of a clip or other fastening having a strong closure. |
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