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Eye-splice :: Eye-splice (n.) A splice formed by bending a rope's end back, and fastening it into the rope, forming a loop or eye. See Illust. under Splice..

Hemstitch :: Hemstitch (v. t.) To ornament at the head of a broad hem by drawing out a few parallel threads, and fastening the cross threads in successive small clusters; as, to hemstitch a handkerchief..

Dog :: Dog (n.) An iron with fangs fastening a log in a saw pit, or on the carriage of a sawmill..

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..

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..

Interlock :: Interlock (v. t.) To unite by locking or linking together; to secure in place by mutual 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Bolt :: Bolt (n.) A sliding catch, or fastening, as for a door or gate; the portion of a lock which is shot or withdrawn by the action of the key..

Peg :: Peg (n.) A small, pointed piece of wood, used in fastening boards together, in attaching the soles of boots or shoes, etc.; as, a shoe peg..

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

Cringle :: Cringle (n.) A withe for fastening a gate.

Putty :: Putty (n.) A kind of thick paste or cement compounded of whiting, or soft carbonate of lime, and linseed oil, when applied beaten or kneaded to the consistence of dough, -- used in fastening glass in sashes, stopping crevices, and for similar purposes..

Snap :: Snap (v. t.) A small catch or fastening held or closed by means of a spring, or one which closes with a snapping sound, as the catch of a bracelet, necklace, clasp of a book, etc..

Pin :: Pin (n.) A piece of wood, metal, etc., generally cylindrical, used for fastening separate articles together, or as a support by which one article may be suspended from another; a peg; a bolt..

Breastpin :: Breastpin (n.) A pin worn on the breast for a fastening, or for ornament; a brooch..

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

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

Synarthrodia :: Synartesis (n.) A fastening or knitting together; the state of being closely jointed; close union.

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

Slot :: Slot (n.) A bolt or bar for fastening a door.

Lock :: Lock (n.) A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.

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