Those that remained threw darts at our men, and
latching our darts, sent them again at us.
--Golding.
[1913 Webster]
2. To catch or fasten by means of a latch.
[1913 Webster]
The door was only latched. --Locke. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
latched — adj. secured by means of a latch against opening. Syn: fastened. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
latched — un·latched; … English syllables
latched — lætʃ n. device which fastens a door or gate; lock; fastener; digital logic circuit used to store one or more bits (Electronics), anti concurrent block (Computers) v. shut by means of a latch; lock, bolt; fasten … English contemporary dictionary
latched — … Useful english dictionary
fastened latched — closed closed adj. 1. having an opening obstructed. [Narrower terms: {blind}] Also See: {obstructed}, {sealed}, {shut}, {unopen}, {closed}. Antonym: {open}. [WordNet 1.5] 2. (Math.) of a curve or surface: having no end points or boundary curves;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
condition-latched soft code — A type of trouble code that disengages the ABS and turns on the amber light only as long as the condition, or problem, exists … Dictionary of automotive terms
ignition-latched soft code — A type of trouble code that causes the ECU to disengage the ABS until the ignition is shut off and turned back on,; if the problem has gone away, the ABS will be reactivated and the warning lamp turned out when the key is turned back on … Dictionary of automotive terms
X keyboard extension — In the X Window System, the X keyboard extension or XKB extends the ability to control the keyboard over what is offered by the X Window System core protocol. The main features of this extension are:* enhanced support for modifiers; * better… … Wikipedia
latch on — or[hitch onto] {v.}, {informal} 1. To get hold of; grasp or grab; catch. * /He looked for something to latch onto and keep from falling./ * /The football player latched onto a pass./ 2. {slang} To get into your possession. * /The banker latched… … Dictionary of American idioms
latch on — or[hitch onto] {v.}, {informal} 1. To get hold of; grasp or grab; catch. * /He looked for something to latch onto and keep from falling./ * /The football player latched onto a pass./ 2. {slang} To get into your possession. * /The banker latched… … Dictionary of American idioms
