Catchplate

/ˈkætʃpleɪt/ noun

Definition

A metal plate or mechanism that catches, holds, or locks something in place, such as in a door latch or mechanical device.

Etymology

From 'catch' + 'plate,' combining the verb 'catch' with the noun 'plate' to describe the physical component that performs the catching action.

Kelly Says

Every door in your house has a catchplate—it's the metal receiver that the latch bolt slides into when you close the door. It's one of the simplest but most essential mechanical inventions, quietly doing its job thousands of times a day.

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