Answer:

latches

Answer	Crossword Clue
LATCHES	Gate lockers
LATCHES	Gate closers
LATCHES	Shuts the gate

LATCHES	Window fastenings.
LATCHES	Window hardware.
LATCHES	Shuts securely.
LATCHES	Fastens.
LATCHES	Gate locks

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.