Definition of fasten

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Fasten (a.) To cause to take close effect; to make to tell; to lay on; as, to fasten a blow..

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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..
Welt :: Welt (n.) That which, being sewed or otherwise fastened to an edge or border, serves to guard, strengthen, or adorn it.
Clothespin :: Clothespin (n.) A forked piece of wood, or a small spring clamp, used for fastening clothes on a line..
Harpings :: Harpings (n. pl.) The fore parts of the wales, which encompass the bow of a vessel, and are fastened to the stem..
Underbrace :: Underbrace (v. t.) To brace, fasten, or bind underneath or below..
Bodkin :: Bodkin (n.) A kind of pin used by women to fasten the hair.
Padlock :: Padlock (n.) A portable lock with a bow which is usually jointed or pivoted at one end so that it can be opened, the other end being fastened by the bolt, -- used for fastening by passing the bow through a staple over a hasp or through the links of a chain, etc..
Talaria :: Talaria (n. pl.) Small wings or winged shoes represented as fastened to the ankles, -- chiefly used as an attribute of Mercury..
Mousing :: Mousing (n.) A turn or lashing of spun yarn or small stuff, or a metallic clasp or fastening, uniting the point and shank of a hook to prevent its unhooking or straighening out..
Depend :: Depend (v. i.) To hang down; to be sustained by being fastened or attached to something above.
Laced :: Laced (a.) Fastened with a lace or laces; decorated with narrow strips or braid. See Lace, v. t..
Splintered :: Splint (v. t.) To fasten or confine with splints, as a broken limb. See Splint, n., 2..
Crossbeam :: Crossbeam (n.) A beam laid across the bitts, to which the cable is fastened when riding at anchor..
Empight :: Empight (a.) Fixed; settled; fastened.
Ligator :: Ligator (n.) An instrument for ligating, or for placing and fastening a ligature..
Shiver :: Shiver (n.) A small wedge, as for fastening the bolt of a window shutter..
Slot :: Slot (n.) A bolt or bar for fastening a door.
Grapple :: Grapple (v. t.) To fasten, as with a grapple; to fix; to join indissolubly..
Crucifixion :: Crucifixion (n.) The state of one who is nailed or fastened to a cross; death upon a cross.
Hook :: Hook (n.) A piece of metal, or other hard material, formed or bent into a curve or at an angle, for catching, holding, or sustaining anything; as, a hook for catching fish; a hook for fastening a gate; a boat hook, etc..
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