latching

American  

[lach-ing] / ˈlætʃ ɪŋ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of latching

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

Example Sentences

The virus moves along the surface, latching onto one molecule after another, until it arrives at a site rich in these receptors.

From Science Daily

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.

From Barron's

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.

From Barron's

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Los Angeles Times