latching

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Verb latch has 1 sense

latch - fasten with a latch; "latch the door"
--₁ is one way to fasten, fix, secure

Derived forms: noun latch₂, noun latch₁
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something

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Latching

Noun:

The act of fastening or securing something by engaging a latch.

Example sentence: I heard the distinct latching sound as she closed the door behind her.

Verb (present participle):

Engaging or fastening something with a latch.

Example sentence: He was latching the gate shut when the dog suddenly ran outside.

Verb (transitive):

To join or connect securely and tightly.

Example sentence: She latched the necklace around her neck before going out.

Adjective:

Popular or well-accepted; widely adopted or embraced.

Example sentence: Their latching product quickly gained popularity among consumers.

Adjective:

Relating to a specific locality or region.

Example sentence: The latching traditions of the local tribe were passed down from generation to generation.