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latching

/lætʃɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does latching mean?

verb

To catch or secure something by or as if by a latch; to attach or fasten something to something else. To connect or join something to something else, typically in a way that is secure or firm.

Example

"The door latched shut with a loud click."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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