GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Found 4 definitions

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   Latch , v. t. [Cf. F. lécher to lick (of German origin). Cf. Lick.] To smear; to anoint. [Obs.]
   Shak.
   
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   Latch, n. [OE. lacche, fr. lacchen to seize, As. læccan.]
   That which fastens or holds; a lace; a snare. [Obs.]
   Rom. of R.
   
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   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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   (Naut.) A latching.
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   A crossbow. [Obs.]
   Wright.
   
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   Latch, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Latched ; p. pr. & vb. n. Latching.] [OE. lacchen. See Latch. n.]
   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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   To catch or fasten by means of a latch.
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   The door was only latched.
   Locke.
   
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   Latching, 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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