Definition of fasten

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Fasten (a.) To cause to hold together or to something else; to attach or unite firmly; to cause to cleave to something , or to cleave together, by any means; as, to fasten boards together with nails or cords; to fasten anything in our thoughts..

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Double-ripper :: Double-ripper (n.) A kind of coasting sled, made of two sleds fastened together with a board, one before the other..
Fasten :: Fasten (v. i.) To fix one's self; to take firm hold; to clinch; to cling.
Guy :: Guy (n.) A rope, chain, or rod attached to anything to steady it; as: a rope to steady or guide an object which is being hoisted or lowered; a rope which holds in place the end of a boom, spar, or yard in a ship; a chain or wire rope connecting a suspension bridge with the land on either side to prevent lateral swaying; a rod or rope attached to the top of a structure, as of a derrick, and extending obliquely to the ground, where it is fastened..
Corded :: Corded (a.) Bound or fastened with cords.
Spoked :: Spoke (n.) A contrivance for fastening the wheel of a vehicle, to prevent it from turning in going down a hill..
Kilted :: Kilted (a.) Tucked or fastened up; -- said of petticoats, etc..
Ropeband :: Ropeband (n.) A small piece of spun yarn or marline, used to fasten the head of the sail to the spar..
Glue :: Glue (n.) To join with glue or a viscous substance; to cause to stick or hold fast, as if with glue; to fix or fasten..
Mooring :: Mooring (n.) The act of confining a ship to a particular place, by means of anchors or fastenings..
Fasten :: Fasten (a.) To fix firmly; to make fast; to secure, as by a knot, lock, bolt, etc.; as, to fasten a chain to the feet; to fasten a door or window..
Keyhole :: Keyhole (n.) A hole or excavation in beams intended to be joined together, to receive the key which fastens them..
Tack :: Tack (v. t.) To fasten or attach.
Unbreech :: Unbreech (v. t.) To free the breech of, as a cannon, from its fastenings or coverings..
Screw :: Screw (v. t.) To turn, as a screw; to apply a screw to; to press, fasten, or make firm, by means of a screw or screws; as, to screw a lock on a door; to screw a press..
Flange :: Flange (n.) A plate or ring to form a rim at the end of a pipe when fastened to the pipe.
Paste :: Paste (v. t.) To unite with paste; to fasten or join by means of paste.
Sling :: Sling (v. t.) An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends, or with a string fastened to one end and a light stick to the other. The missile being lodged in a hole in the strap, the ends of the string are taken in the hand, and the whole whirled rapidly round until, by loosing one end, the missile is let fly with centrifugal force..
Pin :: Pin (n.) An ornament, as a brooch or badge, fastened to the clothing by a pin; as, a Masonic pin..
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..
Copper-fastened :: Copper-fastened (a.) Fastened with copper bolts, as the planks of ships, etc.; as, a copper-fastened ship..
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