Latch
Also called latch bolt
The spring-loaded bolt in the door edge that holds the door shut.
The latch is a bevelled bolt in the edge of the door. As the door closes it slides back against the strike plate and then springs out into the hole. The knob pulls it back again to open the door.
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Related
- KnobThe rotating handle that retracts the latch so the door can open.
- Strike plateThe metal plate on the jamb that the latch and deadbolt fit into.
- DeadboltA lock bolt that is turned by a key or thumb-turn and cannot be pushed back.