latchstring

/lach-string/US // ˈlætʃˌstrɪŋ //UK // (ˈlætʃˌstrɪŋ) //

锁存线,闩锁绳,锁定绳索,锁定绳

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
- : a string passed through a hole in a door, for raising the latch from the outside.

A beam of light shone through the generous latchstring hole in the door.
Hang out the latchstring and remove everything breakable, for the wanderer is coming home!
That remains to be seen; lets follow them, as we have the right to do so long as the latchstring hangs outside.
Ye know his latchstring is always out, but Ive niver known of their being in his company.
You forget the latchstring is inside, reminded Scout Master Hall.