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Whipstock :: Whipstock (n.) The rod or handle to which the lash of a whip is fastened.

Outstrip :: Outstrip (v. t.) To go faster than; to outrun; to advance beyond; to leave behing.

Nail :: Nail (n.) To fasten with a nail or nails; to close up or secure by means of nails; as, to nail boards to the beams..

Fast :: Fast (v.) Given to pleasure seeking; disregardful of restraint; reckless; wild; dissipated; dissolute; as, a fast man; a fast liver..

Tye :: Tye (n.) A chain or rope, one end of which passes through the mast, and is made fast to the center of a yard; the other end is attached to a tackle, by means of which the yard is hoisted or lowered..

Chape :: Chape (n.) The piece by which an object is attached to something, as the frog of a scabbard or the metal loop at the back of a buckle by which it is fastened to a strap..

Exclusive :: Exclusive (n.) One of a coterie who exclude others; one who from real of affected fastidiousness limits his acquaintance to a select few.

Lanyard :: Lanyard (n.) A short piece of rope or line for fastening something in ships; as, the lanyards of the gun ports, of the buoy, and the like; esp., pieces passing through the dead-eyes, and used to extend shrouds, stays, etc..

Keyhole :: Keyhole (n.) A hole or excavation in beams intended to be joined together, to receive the key which fastens them..

Gingerly :: Gingerly (adv.) Cautiously; timidly; fastidiously; daintily.

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

Fastening :: Fastening (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Faste.

Clinch :: Clinch (v. t.) To bend or turn over the point of (something that has been driven through an object), so that it will hold fast; as, to clinch a nail..

Tap :: Tap (n.) A piece of leather fastened upon the bottom of a boot or shoe in repairing or renewing the sole or heel.

Stanch :: Stanch (v. t.) Firm in principle; constant and zealous; loyal; hearty; steady; steadfast; as, a stanch churchman; a stanch friend or adherent..

''snails :: 'Snails (interj.) God's nails, or His nails, that is, the nails with which the Savior was fastened to the cross; -- an ancient form of oath, corresponding to 'Od's bodikins (dim. of body, i.e., God's dear body)..

Untruss :: Untruss (v. t.) To loose from a truss, or as from a truss; to untie or unfasten; to let out; to undress..

Span :: Span (v. t.) A rope having its ends made fast so that a purchase can be hooked to the bight; also, a rope made fast in the center so that both ends can be used..

Bit :: Bit (v.) The part of a bridle, usually of iron, which is inserted in the mouth of a horse, and having appendages to which the reins are fastened..

Bow :: Bow (v. t.) The U-shaped piece which embraces the neck of an ox and fastens it to the yoke.

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