Word Study
unlatch
CIDE DICTIONARY
unlatch, v. i. [1st un- + latch.].
To open or loose by lifting the latch; as, to unlatch a door. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
unlatch, v.
1 tr. release the latch of.
2 tr. & intr. open or be opened in this way.
1 tr. release the latch of.
2 tr. & intr. open or be opened in this way.
THESAURUS
unlatch
bare, cast off, clear, deobstruct, detach, disclose, disengage, doff, expose, free, liberate, loose, loosen, manifest, patefy, release, remove, reveal, take off, unbar, unbind, unblock, unbolt, unbridle, unbuckle, unbutton, uncage, uncase, unchain, unclasp, unclench, unclog, unclutch, uncork, uncover, uncurtain, undo, undrape, unfasten, unfetter, unfold, unfoul, ungag, unglue, unhandcuff, unhobble, unlace, unlash, unleash, unlock, unloose, unloosen, unmanacle, unmuzzle, unpen, unpinion, unplug, unroll, unseal, unshackle, unsheathe, unshut, unstick, unstop, unstrap, untether, untie, untruss, unveil, unwrap, unyoke, weigh anchorFor further exploring for "unlatch" in Webster Dictionary Online