Synonyms for drawlatch

Most common

thief · burglar

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A fastener consisting of a latch body mounted on one side of a door or lid, and a hook or catch mounted on the opposite side. When the latch is engaged, the hook or catch pulls the two sides tightly together, creating a secure closure.

Forms

Plural

drawlatches → thieves, burglars…

Example sentences

• thief The policeman caught the fleeing thief by the arm.
• burglar The burglar came into the house through this door.

By length

5 letters

thief¹

7 letters

burglar²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (burglar² = 2 syllables).