Definitions for "Latching"
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.
the term used to describe how your baby attaches himself/herself to your breast. You know that your baby is latched on properly when he/she doesn’t just suck, he/she “milks” your breast with his/her jaws by pressing on the reservoirs of milk at the base of the areola. Note: if your baby just sucks on your nipple, you will get very sore nipples and he/she will also not get any milk. Even with proper latching you may get an initial momentary piercing pain, breathe deeply to help yourself relax and remember that this pain will only be momentary. You can tell that your baby is latched on and nursing properly when you see his/her temples and ears moving, this indicates that his/her jaw muscles are working and “milking” your breast properly.
In relay or switching technology, this refers to the ability to keep the contact status in place even if power is removed from the equipment.
The ability of a relay to have its contacts opened or closed upon command and remain in that position until another command is given.
A means of holding together a pair of mated connectors such that they will not walk apart under vibration or other physical forces. This usually only applies to board-to-cable or cable-to-cable connectors.
Keywords:  layering
Layering