English to English Dictionary

Lat

Short for latissimus dorsi; one of the large triangular muscles of the back.

Latch

A mechanical fastening device with a hinged or sliding bar that drops into a slot, used to secure a door or gate.

Latch-On

An act of attaching or adhering to something.

Latchkey

A key for opening an outer door of a house or apartment.

Late

Happening or arriving after the expected, proper, or usual time.

Late Arrival

The act of arriving after the expected or scheduled time.

Late-Spring

The period towards the end of the spring season, typically characterized by warmer temperatures and blooming flowers.

Late-evening

Occurring at or relating to the later part of the evening, typically between dusk and bedtime.

Late-night call

A telephone call received or made late at night, often implying urgency, intimacy, or bad news.

Latecomer

A person who arrives late at a place or event.

Laten

To become late or to cause to become late; to delay or linger.

Latency

The delay between the initiation of something and its occurrence or receiving a response.