How is the word защёлка translated from Russian to English

English translation
latch
noun

Небольшая планка, которой запирают дверь или калитку.

A small bar that fastens a door or gate.

Examples with “защёлка”

See how the word “защёлка” is used in sentences

  • Он поднял защёлку и толкнул калитку. — He lifted the latch and pushed the gate open.

  • Пожалуйста, закрой калитку на защёлку. — Please latch the gate behind you.

  • Защёлка на сарае опять сломана? — Is the latch on the shed broken again?

  • Я всегда запираю окно на защёлку перед уходом. — I always latch the window before leaving.

  • Старые защёлки ржавеют, если их не смазывать. — Old latches rust if nobody oils them.

  • Ты запер заднюю дверь на защёлку? — Did you latch the back door?

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