latchstring

Definition of Latchstring in English :

1. latchstring

opener consisting of a string that can be passed through a hole in a door for raising the latch from outside

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Latchstring

noun

a length of string fastened to a latch and passed through a hole in the door so that it can be opened from the other side

noun

a cord fastened to the bar of a latch and passed through a hole in the door so that the latch can be raised from the outside

n.

A cord attached to a latch and often passed through a hole in the door to allow lifting of the latch from the outside.