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

In the past, her performances have been met with conservative backlash, latching onto the political undertones of her song "Formation" and showcasing Southern Black history.

From Salon

Sore, cracked or bleeding nipples due to latching issues, and low or high milk supply are common problems.

From BBC

Jacob Neiheisel, a University at Buffalo professor of political science, told Salon that campaign's regularly try to brand the opposition by latching onto negative symbols or language and shaping it to their ends.

From Salon

And El Kaabi benefitted from a tight offside call to double his tally with eight minutes remaining by latching on to a long pass forward and burying a shot beyond Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

From BBC

One clue Swifties are latching on to: On the “The Black Dog,” Ms. Swift refers to the band the Starting Line.

From New York Times