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   Latch, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Latched (lăcht); 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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   latched adj. secured by means of a latch against opening.
   
   Syn. -- fastened.
   
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