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Latch \Latch\ (l[a^]ch), v. t. [Cf. F. l['e]cher to lick (of
German origin). Cf. {Lick}.]
To smear; to anoint. [Obs.] --Shak.
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Latching \Latch"ing\, n. (Naut.)
A loop or eye formed on the head rope of a bonnet, by which
it is attached to the foot of a sail; -- called also {latch}
and {lasket}. [Usually in pl.]
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Latch \Latch\, n. [OE. lacche, fr. lacchen to seize, As.
l[ae]ccan.]
1. That which fastens or holds; a lace; a snare. [Obs.]
--Rom. of R.
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2. A movable piece which holds anything in place by entering
a notch or cavity; specifically, the catch which holds a
door or gate when closed, though it be not bolted.
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3. (Naut.) A latching.
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4. A crossbow. [Obs.] --Wright.
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Latch \Latch\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Latched} (l[a^]cht); p. pr.
& vb. n. {Latching}.] [OE. lacchen. See {Latch}. n.]
1. To catch so as to hold. [Obs.]
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Those that remained threw darts at our men, and
latching our darts, sent them again at us.
--Golding.
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2. To catch or fasten by means of a latch.
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The door was only latched. --Locke.
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