Definition of fast

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Fast (v. i.) Voluntary abstinence from food, for a space of time, as a spiritual discipline, or as a token of religious humiliation..

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Bend :: Bend (n.) A knot by which one rope is fastened to another or to an anchor, spar, or post..
Stayless :: Staylace (n.) A lace for fastening stays.
Castanets :: Castanets (n. pl.) Two small, concave shells of ivory or hard wood, shaped like spoons, fastened to the thumb, and beaten together with the middle finger; -- used by the Spaniards and Moors as an accompaniment to their dance and guitars..
Jackstay :: "Jackstay (n.) A rail of wood or iron stretching along a yard of a vessel, to which the sails are fastened..
Nog :: Nog (n.) A treenail to fasten the shores.
Sew :: Sew (v. t.) To unite or fasten together by stitches, as with a needle and thread..
Lock :: Lock (v. t.) To fasten in or out, or to make secure by means of, or as with, locks; to confine, or to shut in or out -- often with up; as, to lock one's self in a room; to lock up the prisoners; to lock up one's silver; to lock intruders out of the house; to lock money into a vault; to lock a child in one's arms; to lock a secret in one's breast..
Fastilarian :: Fastilarian (n.) A low fellow; a stinkard; a scoundrel.
Hand :: Hand (v. t.) To pledge by the hand; to handfast.
Nail :: Nail (n.) A slender, pointed piece of metal, usually with a head, used for fastening pieces of wood or other material together, by being driven into or through them..
Enchain :: Enchain (v. t.) To hold fast; to confine; as, to enchain attention..
Fastuous :: Fastuous (a.) Proud; haughty; disdainful.
Queasy :: Queasy (a.) Fastidious; squeamish; delicate; easily disturbed; unsettled; ticklish.
Tether :: Tether (n.) A long rope or chain by which an animal is fastened, as to a stake, so that it can range or feed only within certain limits..
Grappling :: Grappling (n.) A laying fast ho1d of; also, that by which anything is seized and held, a grapnel..
Latch :: Latch (n.) To catch or fasten by means of a latch.
Sheephook :: Sheephook (n.) A hook fastened to pole, by which shepherds lay hold on the legs or necks of their sheep; a shepherd's crook..
Set :: Set (v. t.) To fix firmly; to make fast, permanent, or stable; to render motionless; to give an unchanging place, form, or condition to..
Martingal :: Martingal (n.) A strap fastened to a horse's girth, passing between his fore legs, and fastened to the bit, or now more commonly ending in two rings, through which the reins pass. It is intended to hold down the head of the horse, and prevent him from rearing..
Rope :: Rope (v. t.) To bind, fasten, or tie with a rope or cord; as, to rope a bale of goods..
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