What part of speech is latched?

"Latched" can be a few different parts of speech depending on how it's used:

* Verb (past tense/past participle): This is the most common usage. It describes the action of securing something with a latch. Example: "The door was latched securely."

* Adjective: It can describe something that is fastened or secured with a latch. Example: "The latched gate prevented the animals from escaping."

Therefore, the part of speech depends on the context in which it's used.