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; see origin at latch, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

While an all-clear over the Iran conflict remains elusive, markets have been latching onto hopes on the horizon, which has led to fresh record highs for the S&P 500.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Hugo Keenan then marked his European return by crashing over for Leinster's fourth try after latching onto Rieko Ioane's pass.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

For Musk, that means latching on to one or two existential issues and riding them week after week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

But it was only a few years ago, when online communities of so-called incels started latching onto evolutionary psychology’s story of close relationships that he began to see the EvoScript as dangerous.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

I have rooms there now—a vast sitting area, a bedroom behind latching double doors, and a dressing area with empty closets.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black