latching

The word “latching” has 2 syllables: latch-ing.

It's pronounced as /ˈlæʧɪŋ/.

What is synonym and antonym for latching?

In the thesaurus, “latching” has 17 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for latching along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for latching

bending
bolting
clamping
clasping
clenching
clinching
connecting
glueing
gluing
hanging
joining
pasting
pinning
strapping
tackling
tieing
tying

Antonyms for latching

breaking up
disconnecting
dissociating
dividing
divorcing
loosening
parting
separating
severing
splitting
uncoupling

Meanings of latching

verb
1. To close or lock as if with a latch.
2. To catch; lay hold of.
3. To smear; to anoint.
noun
1. A loop or eye formed on the head rope of a bonnet, by which it is attached to the foot of a sail.
2. The situation where one speaker's utterance immediately follows another speaker's utterance, without pause or overlap.
adjective
1. Of something that latches.

Example Sentences

The baby kept latching onto her blanket for comfort.
She struggled with latching the heavy door in the wind.
The kitten was latching onto the toy mouse with all its strength.
He was latching the trailer securely before starting the drive.
The vine was latching onto the fence as it grew taller.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to latching, such as: bending, bolting, breaking up, clamping, clasping, clenching, clinching.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.