latching

[lach-ing]

noun

1. any of the loops by which a bonnet is attached to a sail.

Word History and Origins

Origin of latching¹

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; latch, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

All of that leaves investors latching onto Williams’s language—not because it is definitive, but because it is one of the few available signals before the Fed falls silent.

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All of that leaves investors latching onto Williams’s language—not because it is definitive, but because it is one of the few available signals before the Fed falls silent.

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Some analysts said investors are latching onto the earnings and other sources for hints about the economy while the continuing government shutdown stalls the release of more robust economic data.

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You don’t have to avoid these areas, but should instead wear protective clothing to prevent a tick from latching onto your skin.

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"This may allow the exterior door buttons to remain in the depressed position and prevent the door from fully latching," the document said.

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