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

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

Wales had an inspired second-half start with lock Dafydd Jenkins bounding around the field latching onto possession.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2025

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 • Nov. 22, 2025

“Checking the fields,” Ma said, latching the door.

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye