Latching \Latch"ing\, 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.] [1913 Webster]
Lasket \Las"ket\, n. [Cf. {Lash}, {Latching}.] (Naut.) latching. [1913 Webster]