latching, vbl. n.
(ˈlætʃɪŋ)
[f. latch v.1 + -ing1.]
† 1. The action of the vb. latch. Obs.
| 1362 Langl. P. Pl. A. i. 101 And leuen for no loue ne lacching of ȝiftus. a 1400–50 Alexander 1835 For þe lachynge of your Lorde sall noght a lede weynde. |
2. Naut. = lasket. Also latchings keys.
| 1794 Rigging & Seamanship 84 A bonnet..has latchings in the upper part..to go through holes in the foot of the sail. 1851 Kipping Sailmaking (ed. 2) 37 The additional parts of sails, made to fasten with latchings to the foot of the sails. 1867 Smyth Sailor's Word-bk., Latchings keys, loops on the head-rope of a bonnet, by which it is laced to the foot of the sail. |