The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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]

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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