Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
snib
Noun
/snɪb/
Definition
A device such as a latch that is used to hold something in place or to lock it.
Examples
- She pulled the snib on the door to keep it locked.
- The old window had a broken snib, making it difficult to open.
- He pressed the snib down to ensure the gate wouldn’t swing open in the wind.
Meaning
In British English, ‘snib’ often refers to a mechanism on a door or window that allows it to be secured without turning a key.
Synonyms
- Latch
- Bolt
- Catch
