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A cord attached to a bar for holding a door closed and often passed through a hole in the door to allow lifting of the bar from the outside

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Usage examples (36)
  • The latchstring is always out, and tired prospectors and trail-weary men turn aside from the flowing river or frozen trail to rest there for a space and be warm by her fire.
  • She enjoys an Old Fashioned (made with Southern Comfort) or a glass of wine on occasion, looks forward to a picnic with friends at the "hearth" in the Redwoods, and always says...
  • As long as they found it comfortable and convenient the latchstring was out.
  • Just like Russ and Winnie, the Notos always had the latchstring out for visiting London aficionados.
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