Definition of fasten

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Fasten (a.) To cause to hold together or to something else; to attach or unite firmly; to cause to cleave to something , or to cleave together, by any means; as, to fasten boards together with nails or cords; to fasten anything in our thoughts..

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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..
Pin :: Pin (n.) An ornament, as a brooch or badge, fastened to the clothing by a pin; as, a Masonic pin..
Bow :: Bow (v. t.) The U-shaped piece which embraces the neck of an ox and fastens it to the yoke.
Bed Screw :: Bed screw () A long screw formerly used to fasten a bedpost to one of the adjacent side pieces.
Stayless :: Staylace (n.) A lace for fastening stays.
Tether :: Tether (n.) A long rope or chain by which an animal is fastened, as to a stake, so that it can range or feed only within certain limits..
Table :: Table (n.) The part of a machine tool on which the work rests and is fastened.
Harpings :: Harpings (n. pl.) The fore parts of the wales, which encompass the bow of a vessel, and are fastened to the stem..
Gusset :: Gusset (n.) A kind of bracket, or angular piece of iron, fastened in the angles of a structure to give strength or stiffness; esp., the part joining the barrel and the fire box of a locomotive boiler..
Welt :: Welt (n.) That which, being sewed or otherwise fastened to an edge or border, serves to guard, strengthen, or adorn it.
Flange :: Flange (n.) A plate or ring to form a rim at the end of a pipe when fastened to the pipe.
Cringle :: Cringle (n.) A withe for fastening a gate.
Lace :: Lace (v. t.) To fasten with a lace; to draw together with a lace passed through eyelet holes; to unite with a lace or laces, or, figuratively. with anything resembling laces..
Crossbeam :: Crossbeam (n.) A beam laid across the bitts, to which the cable is fastened when riding at anchor..
Springe :: Springe (v. i.) A noose fastened to an elastic body, and drawn close with a sudden spring, whereby it catches a bird or other animal; a gin; a snare..
Nail :: Nail (n.) To fasten, as with a nail; to bind or hold, as to a bargain or to acquiescence in an argument or assertion; hence, to catch; to trap..
Inknot :: Inknot (v. t.) To fasten or bind, as with a knot; to knot together..
Spoked :: Spoke (n.) A contrivance for fastening the wheel of a vehicle, to prevent it from turning in going down a hill..
Creance :: Creance (n.) A fine, small line, fastened to a hawk's leash, when it is first lured..
Rope :: Rope (v. t.) To bind, fasten, or tie with a rope or cord; as, to rope a bale of goods..
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