Definition of secure

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Secure (v. t.) To make fast; to close or confine effectually; to render incapable of getting loose or escaping; as, to secure a prisoner; to secure a door, or the hatches of a ship..

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Baby Jumper :: Baby jumper () A hoop suspended by an elastic strap, in which a young child may be held secure while amusing itself by jumping on the floor..
Ship :: Ship (v. t.) To engage or secure for service on board of a ship; as, to ship seamen..
Sure :: Sure (superl.) Free from danger; safe; secure.
Cathead :: Cathead (n.) A projecting piece of timber or iron near the bow of vessel, to which the anchor is hoisted and secured..
Tang :: Tang (n.) The projecting part of the breech of a musket barrel, by which the barrel is secured to the stock..
Sikerly :: Sikerly (adv.) Surely; securely.
Security :: Security (n.) The condition or quality of being secure; secureness.
Stopper :: Stopper (n.) A short piece of rope having a knot at one or both ends, with a lanyard under the knot, -- used to secure something..
Fence :: Fence (v. t.) To inclose with a fence or other protection; to secure by an inclosure.
Disinsure :: Disinsure (v. t.) To render insecure; to put in danger.
Unconcerned :: Unconcerned (a.) Not concerned; not anxious or solicitous; easy in mind; carelessly secure; indifferent; as, to be unconcerned at what has happened; to be unconcerned about the future..
Collar :: Collar (n.) An eye formed in the bight or bend of a shroud or stay to go over the masthead; also, a rope to which certain parts of rigging, as dead-eyes, are secured..
Guardian :: Guardian (v. t.) One who guards, preserves, or secures; one to whom any person or thing is committed for protection, security, or preservation from injury; a warden..
Gaff :: Gaff (v. t.) To strike with a gaff or barbed spear; to secure by means of a gaff; as, to gaff a salmon..
Cleat :: Cleat (n.) A device made of wood or metal, having two arms, around which turns may be taken with a line or rope so as to hold securely and yet be readily released. It is bolted by the middle to a deck or mast, etc., or it may be lashed to a rope..
Beam :: Beam (n.) The main part of a plow, to which the handles and colter are secured, and to the end of which are attached the oxen or horses that draw it..
Safe :: Safe (superl.) Conferring safety; securing from harm; not exposing to danger; confining securely; to be relied upon; not dangerous; as, a safe harbor; a safe bridge, etc..
Securement :: Securement (n.) The act of securing; protection.
Stercorate :: Stercorary (n.) A place, properly secured from the weather, for containing dung..
Cuckold''s Knot :: Cuckold's knot () A hitch or knot, by which a rope is secured to a spar, the two parts of the rope being crossed and seized together; -- called also cuckold's neck..
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