Definition of fast

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Fast (v.) Firm against attack; fortified by nature or art; impregnable; strong.

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Bend :: Bend (n.) A knot by which one rope is fastened to another or to an anchor, spar, or post..
Crucifixion :: Crucifixion (n.) The state of one who is nailed or fastened to a cross; death upon a cross.
Sitfast :: Sitfast (n.) A callosity with inflamed edges, on the back of a horse, under the saddle..
Shackle :: Shackle (n.) Something which confines the legs or arms so as to prevent their free motion; specifically, a ring or band inclosing the ankle or wrist, and fastened to a similar shackle on the other leg or arm, or to something else, by a chain or a strap; a gyve; a fetter..
Cleave :: Cleave (v. i. ) To adhere closely; to stick; to hold fast; to cling.
Jumper :: "Jumper (n.) spring to impel the star wheel, also a pawl to lock fast a wheel, in a repeating timepiece..
Guard :: Guard (n.) To fasten by binding; to gird.
Putty :: Putty (n.) A kind of thick paste or cement compounded of whiting, or soft carbonate of lime, and linseed oil, when applied beaten or kneaded to the consistence of dough, -- used in fastening glass in sashes, stopping crevices, and for similar purposes..
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..
Hank :: Hank (v. t.) To fasten with a rope, as a gate..
Handfast :: Handfast (n.) Hold; grasp; custody; power of confining or keeping.
Uphasp :: Uphasp (v. t.) To hasp or faster up; to close; as, sleep uphasps the eyes..
Mattress :: Mattress (n.) A quilted bed; a bed stuffed with hair, moss, or other suitable material, and quilted or otherwise fastened..
Seal :: Seal (n.) That which seals or fastens; esp., the wax or wafer placed on a letter or other closed paper, etc., to fasten it..
But :: But (v. t.) A kind of hinge used in hanging doors, etc.; -- so named because fastened on the edge of the door, which butts against the casing, instead of on its face, like the strap hinge; also called butt hinge..
Button :: Button (n.) To fasten with a button or buttons; to inclose or make secure with buttons; -- often followed by up.
Paste :: Paste (v. t.) To unite with paste; to fasten or join by means of paste.
Untruss :: Untruss (v. t.) To loose from a truss, or as from a truss; to untie or unfasten; to let out; to undress..
Affix :: Affix (v. t.) To fix or fasten in any way; to attach physically.
Confixure :: Confixure (n.) Act of fastening.
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