Definitions for latchet

latchet latch·et

Spelling: [lach-it]
IPA: /ˈlætʃ ɪt/

Latchet is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 168 anagrams from letters in latchet (acehltt).

Definitions for latchet

noun

  1. a strap or lace used to fasten a shoe.

Origin of latchet

1300-50; Middle English lachet Middle French, dialectal variant of lacet. See lace, -et

Examples for latchet

So he went to his own door, hoping that the latchet might not be drawn altogether within.

He started from his reverie as she and the nurse approached, and lifted the latchet of the little wicket to lot them pass.

But Ivan had possessed himself of the key, and even as the hand of the first was on the latchet bar the bolt was shot in his face.

They held each in one hand a flaming sword, and in the other the latchet, which moved to and fro at their lightest touch.

He put in his hand and opened the latchet, and with very little trouble got down into the room.

By speaking of the latchet of the sandal, he clearly intimates that this Person is among them in a visible form.

As to his work, he was only baptizing with water, he was not worthy to loose the latchet of his Master's shoe.

The foothold was, moreover, less firm than before, and his heavy brogues sank to the latchet in the yielding soil.

She looks over my garden-gate; she lifts the latchet and enters, smiling gravely and tenderly.

It's easy holding down the latchet when nobody pulls the string.

Word Value for latchet
Scrable

12

Words with friends

13

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