latch

In obsolete terms the difference between attach and latch

is that attach is to take, seize, or lay hold of while latch is to smear; to anoint.

As verbs the difference between attach and latch

is that attach is to arrest, seize while latch is to close or lock as if with a latch.

As a noun latch is

a fastening for a door that has a bar that fits into a notch or slot, and is lifted by a lever or string from either side.

In obsolete terms the difference between latch and open

is that latch is to smear; to anoint while open is to disclose; to reveal; to interpret; to explain.

As nouns the difference between latch and open

is that latch is a fastening for a door that has a bar that fits into a notch or slot, and is lifted by a lever or string from either side while open is a sports event in which anybody can compete; as, the Australian Open.

As verbs the difference between latch and open

is that latch is to close or lock as if with a latch while open is to make something accessible or remove an obstacle to its being accessible.

As an adjective open is

which is not closed; accessible; unimpeded; as, an open gate.

As nouns the difference between latch and lid

is that latch is a fastening for a door that has a bar that fits into a notch or slot, and is lifted by a lever or string from either side while lid is the top or cover of a container.

As verbs the difference between latch and lid

is that latch is to close or lock as if with a latch while lid is to put a lid on something.

As verbs the difference between shut and latch

is that shut is to close, to stop from being open while latch is to close or lock as if with a latch.

As nouns the difference between shut and latch

is that shut is the act or time of shutting; close while latch is a fastening for a door that has a bar that fits into a notch or slot, and is lifted by a lever or string from either side.

As an adjective shut

is closed.

As nouns the difference between blot and latch

is that blot is a blemish, spot or stain made by a coloured substance while latch is a fastening for a door that has a bar that fits into a notch or slot, and is lifted by a lever or string from either side.

As verbs the difference between blot and latch

is that blot is to cause a blot (on something) by spilling a coloured substance while latch is to close or lock as if with a latch.

As nouns the difference between latch and buffer

is that latch is a fastening for a door that has a bar that fits into a notch or slot, and is lifted by a lever or string from either side while buffer is someone or something that buffs.

As verbs the difference between latch and buffer

is that latch is to close or lock as if with a latch while buffer is to use a buffer or buffers; to isolate or minimize the effects of one thing on another.

As an adjective buffer is

comparative of buff.

As verbs the difference between flop and latch

is that flop is to fall heavily, because lacking energy while latch is to close or lock as if with a latch.

As nouns the difference between flop and latch

is that flop is an incident of a certain type of fall; a plopping down while latch is a fastening for a door that has a bar that fits into a notch or slot, and is lifted by a lever or string from either side.

As an adverb flop

is right, squarely, flat-out.

As nouns the difference between latch and key

is that latch is a fastening for a door that has a bar that fits into a notch or slot, and is lifted by a lever or string from either side while key is an object designed to open and close a lock.

As verbs the difference between latch and key

is that latch is to close or lock as if with a latch while key is to fit (a lock) with a key.

As an adjective key is

indispensable, supremely important.

As a proper noun Key is

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As nouns the difference between possessiveness and latch

is that possessiveness is the quality of being possessive while latch is (automotive).

As nouns the difference between padlock and latch

is that padlock is a detachable lock that can be used to secure something by means of a sliding or hinged shackle while latch is a fastening for a door that has a bar that fits into a notch or slot, and is lifted by a lever or string from either side.

As verbs the difference between padlock and latch

is that padlock is to lock using a padlock while latch is to close or lock as if with a latch.