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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Anchor :: Anchor (v. t.) To fix or fasten; to fix in a stable condition; as, to anchor the cables of a suspension bridge..
Fastener :: Fastener (n.) One who, or that which, makes fast or firm..
Mattress :: Mattress (n.) A quilted bed; a bed stuffed with hair, moss, or other suitable material, and quilted or otherwise fastened..
Rudder :: Rudder (n.) The mechanical appliance by means of which a vessel is guided or steered when in motion. It is a broad and flat blade made of wood or iron, with a long shank, and is fastened in an upright position, usually by one edge, to the sternpost of the vessel in such a way that it can be turned from side to side in the water by means of a tiller, wheel, or other attachment..
Cringle :: Cringle (n.) A withe for fastening a gate.
Lacing :: Lacing (n.) The act of securing, fastening, or tightening, with a lace or laces..
Bed Screw :: Bed screw () A long screw formerly used to fasten a bedpost to one of the adjacent side pieces.
Button :: Button (n.) A catch, of various forms and materials, used to fasten together the different parts of dress, by being attached to one part, and passing through a slit, called a buttonhole, in the other; -- used also for ornament..
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..
Fastened :: Fastened (imp. & p. p.) of Faste.
Strany :: Strangury (n.) A swelling or other disease in a plant, occasioned by a ligature fastened tightly about it..
Open :: Open (v. t.) To make or set open; to render free of access; to unclose; to unbar; to unlock; to remove any fastening or covering from; as, to open a door; to open a box; to open a room; to open a letter..
Cabled :: Cabled (a.) Fastened with, or attached to, a cable or rope..
Gammon :: Gammon (v. t.) To fasten (a bowsprit) to the stem of a vessel by lashings of rope or chain, or by a band of iron..
Empight :: Empight (a.) Fixed; settled; fastened.
Broach :: Broach (n.) A clasp for fastening a garment. See Brooch.
Buckle :: Buckle (n.) To fasten or confine with a buckle or buckles; as, to buckle a harness..
Sheephook :: Sheephook (n.) A hook fastened to pole, by which shepherds lay hold on the legs or necks of their sheep; a shepherd's crook..
Corded :: Corded (a.) Bound or fastened with cords.
Beak :: Beak (n.) That part of a ship, before the forecastle, which is fastened to the stem, and supported by the main knee..
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