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Moor :: Moor (v. t.) To fix or secure, as a vessel, in a particular place by casting anchor, or by fastening with cables or chains; as, the vessel was moored in the stream; they moored the boat to the wharf..

Cucking Stool :: Cucking stool () A kind of chair formerly used for punishing scolds, and also dishonest tradesmen, by fastening them in it, usually in front of their doors, to be pelted and hooted at by the mob, but sometimes to be taken to the water and ducked; -- called also a castigatory, a tumbrel, and a trebuchet; and often, but not so correctly, a ducking stool..

Lacing :: Lacing (n.) The act of securing, fastening, or tightening, with a lace or laces..

Morse :: Morse (n.) A clasp for fastening garments in front.

Hank :: Hank (n.) A rope or withe for fastening a gate.

Seizing :: Seizing (n.) The cord or lashing used for such fastening.

Bolt :: Bolt (n.) A sliding catch, or fastening, as for a door or gate; the portion of a lock which is shot or withdrawn by the action of the key..

Turn-buckle :: Turn-buckle (n.) A gravitating catch, as for fastening a shutter, the end of a chain, or a hasp..

Fastening :: Fastening (n.) Anything that binds and makes fast, as a lock, catch, bolt, bar, buckle, etc..

Ligator :: Ligator (n.) An instrument for ligating, or for placing and fastening a ligature..

Earing :: Earing (n.) A line fastening the corners of an awning to the rigging or stanchions.

Skewer :: Skewer (n.) A pin of wood or metal for fastening meat to a spit, or for keeping it in form while roasting..

Batten :: Batten (n .) A strip of sawed stuff, or a scantling; as, (a) pl. (Com. & Arch.) Sawed timbers about 7 by 2 1/2 inches and not less than 6 feet long. Brande & C. (b) (Naut.) A strip of wood used in fastening the edges of a tarpaulin to the deck, also around masts to prevent chafing. (c) A long, thin strip used to strengthen a part, to cover a crack, etc..

Guard :: Guard (v. t.) A chain or cord for fastening a watch to one's person or dress.

Thong :: Thong (n.) A strap of leather; especially, one used for fastening anything..

Broach :: Broach (n.) A clasp for fastening a garment. See Brooch.

Unhook :: Unhook (v. t.) To loose from a hook; to undo or open by loosening or unfastening the hooks of; as, to unhook a fish; to unhook a dress..

Buckle :: Buckle (n.) A device, usually of metal, consisting of a frame with one more movable tongues or catches, used for fastening things together, as parts of dress or harness, by means of a strap passing through the frame and pierced by the tongue..

Infibulation :: Infibulation (n.) The act of clasping, or fastening, as with a buckle or padlock..

Stayless :: Staylace (n.) A lace for fastening stays.

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