Definition of fast

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Fast (v. i.) To practice abstinence as a religious exercise or duty; to abstain from food voluntarily for a time, for the mortification of the body or appetites, or as a token of grief, or humiliation and penitence..

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Soft :: Soft (interj.) Be quiet; hold; stop; not so fast.
Latchet :: Latchet (n.) The string that fastens a shoe; a shoestring.
Lanyard :: Lanyard (n.) A short piece of rope or line for fastening something in ships; as, the lanyards of the gun ports, of the buoy, and the like; esp., pieces passing through the dead-eyes, and used to extend shrouds, stays, etc..
Gunstock :: Gunstock (n.) The stock or wood to which the barrel of a hand gun is fastened.
Tag :: Tag (v. t.) To join; to fasten; to attach.
Fastidiosity :: Fastidiosity (n.) Fastidiousness; squeamishness.
Stanch :: Stanch (v. t.) Firm in principle; constant and zealous; loyal; hearty; steady; steadfast; as, a stanch churchman; a stanch friend or adherent..
Welt :: Welt (n.) That which, being sewed or otherwise fastened to an edge or border, serves to guard, strengthen, or adorn it.
Tub :: Tub (n.) A sweating in a tub; a tub fast.
Langrel :: Langrel (n.) A kind of shot formerly used at sea for tearing sails and rigging. It consisted of bolts, nails, and other pieces of iron fastened together or inclosed in a canister..
Foist :: Foist (n.) A light and fast-sailing ship.
Springe :: Springe (v. i.) A noose fastened to an elastic body, and drawn close with a sudden spring, whereby it catches a bird or other animal; a gin; a snare..
Swab :: Swab (n.) A bit of sponge, cloth, or the like, fastened to a handle, for cleansing the mouth of a sick person, applying medicaments to deep-seated parts, etc..
Ferial :: Ferial (a.) Belonging to any week day, esp. to a day that is neither a festival nor a fast..
Squeegee :: Squesy (a.) Queasy; nice; squeamish; fastidious; scrupulous.
Gig :: Gig (n.) A long, light rowboat, generally clinkerbuilt, and designed to be fast; a boat appropriated to the use of the commanding officer; as, the captain's gig..
Shoe :: Shoe (n.) A band of iron or steel, or a ship of wood, fastened to the bottom of the runner of a sleigh, or any vehicle which slides on the snow..
Batten :: Batten (v. t.) To furnish or fasten with battens.
Pinnywinkles :: Pinnywinkles (n. pl.) An instrument of torture, consisting of a board with holes into which the fingers were pressed, and fastened with pegs..
Unlink :: Unlink (v. t.) To separate or undo, as links; to uncoil; to unfasten..
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