Latch — Defs

01 v. t. To smear; to anoint.

02 n. That which fastens or holds; a lace; a snare.

1.
That which fastens or holds; a lace; a snare.[Obs.]
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.
3.
A latching.(Naut.)
4.
A crossbow.[Obs.]

03 v. t. To catch so as to hold.

imp. & p. p. Latched; p. pr. & vb. n. Latching

1.
To catch so as to hold.[Obs.]
“Those that remained threw darts at our men, and latching our darts, sent them again at us.” — Golding.
2.
To catch or fasten by means of a latch.
“The door was only latched.” — Locke.