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latches

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2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

latches

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

latches is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, latches is hyphenated as:

Definitions oflatches

1verb
  • To close or lock as if with a latch.
  • To catch; lay hold of.
1noun
  • 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.
  • A flip-flop electronic circuit
  • A latching.
  • A crossbow.
  • That which fastens or holds; a lace; a snare.
  • A breastfeeding baby's connection to the breast.
  • A lightweight lock to protect internal structures from being modified by multiple concurrent accesses.
1verb
  • To smear; to anoint.
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