| Main Entry: | latch |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | fasten with lock |
| Synonyms: | bar, bolt, cinch, close, close up, lock, make fast, secure |
| Antonyms: | loose, loosen, unfasten, unlatch, unlock |
| Main Entry: | bar |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | secure, usually with a length of material |
| Synonyms: | barricade, block, blockade, bolt, caulk, clog, close, dam, deadbolt, dike, fasten, fence, jam, latch, lock, plug, seal, secure, trammel, wall |
| Antonyms: | loosen, open, unfasten |
| Main Entry: | bolt |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | fasten securely |
| Synonyms: | bar, deadbolt, latch, lock, secure |
| Antonyms: | loosen, open, unbolt, unfasten, unlock |
| Main Entry: | lock |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | fasten, clasp |
| Synonyms: | bar, bolt, button, button up, clench, close, clutch, embrace, encircle, enclose, engage, entwine, grapple, grasp, hug, join, latch, link, mesh, press, seal, secure, shut, turn the key, unite |
| Antonyms: | unclasp, unfasten, unlock |