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Sign in to savethumb|Opening a captured draw bolt-style latch
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22 sectionsContents
- Common types
- Deadbolt latch
- Spring latches
- Slam latch
- Cam lock
- Electronic cam lock
- Suffolk latch
- Norfolk latch
- Crossbar
- Cabin hook
- Toggle latch
- Pawl
- Applications
- Architecture
- Weaponry
- Firearms
- Knives
- Other
- Automobiles
- Bakeware
- See also
- References
thumb|Opening a captured draw bolt-style latch
A latch or catch (called sneck in Northern England and Scotland) is a type of mechanical fastener that joins two or more objects or surfaces while allowing for their regular separation. A latch typically engages another piece of hardware on the other mounting surface. Depending upon the type and design of the latch, this engaged bit of hardware may be known as a keeper or strike.