FASTEN
Definition:
- [verb] cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man"
Synonyms: fix, secure
- [verb] become fixed or fastened; "This dress fastens in the back"
- [verb] attach to; "They fastened various nicknames to each other"
- [verb] make tight or tighter; "Tighten the wire"
Synonyms: tighten
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Related Words:
- strap
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tie, bind
- rig
- bitt
- latch
- garter
- chain
- cable
- picket
- rope up
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cinch, girth
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bind, bandage
- cramp
- cleat
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anchor, cast anchor, drop anchor
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anchor, ground
- moor
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moor, berth, tie up
- spike
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sew, run up, sew together, stitch
- crank
- noose
- chock
- brad
- bight
- belay
- belay
- bar
- clamp
- velcro
- stay
- clinch
- clinch
- lock
- lock up
- hasp
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zip up, zipper, zip
- tack
- string
- hook
- belt
- cement
- grout
- staple
- rivet
- button
- pin
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hang, hang up
- hang
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lodge, wedge, stick, deposit
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entrench, intrench
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buckle, clasp
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brooch, clasp
- stake
- wire
- coapt
- joggle
- joint
- toggle
- glue
- stick
- stick
- stick
- frap
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tauten, firm
- screw
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wind, wind up
