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latchkey
latch·key L0060200 (lăch′kē′)n. A key for opening a latch or lock, especially one on an outside door.latchkey (ˈlætʃˌkiː) n1. a key for an outside door or gate, esp one that lifts a latch2. a. a supposed freedom from restrictionsb. (as modifier): a latchkey existence. latch•key (ˈlætʃˌki)
n., pl. -keys. a key for releasing a latch or springlock, esp. on an outer door. [1815–25] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  latchkey - key for raising or drawing back a latch or opening an outside doorkey - metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated |
Translationslatch (lӕtʃ) noun a catch of wood or metal used to fasten a door etc. She lifted the latch and walked in. 門閂 门闩，门插销 ˈlatchkey noun a small front-door key. She put her latchkey in the lock. 大門鑰匙 大门钥匙latchkey
latchkey childA child who is home alone after school or in general because their parents or guardians are at work. I know it makes me sound horrible, but I just don't want Tommy hanging out with those latchkey children from down the road. Being a latchkey child was tough at times, but it taught me the value of self-reliance at an earlier age than most.See also: child, latchkeylatchkey kidA child who is home alone after school or in general because their parents or guardians are at work. I know it makes me sound horrible, but I just don't want Tommy hanging out with those latchkey kids from down the road. Being a latchkey kid was tough at times, but it taught me the value of self-reliance at an earlier age than most.See also: kid, latchkeylatchkey
latchkeyA key used to raise and throw back the latch of a door.MedicalSeelatchlatchkey
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