Definition of fasten

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Fasten (a.) To cause to take close effect; to make to tell; to lay on; as, to fasten a blow..

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Belock :: Belock (v. t.) To lock, or fasten as with a lock..
Supersubstantial :: Superstructure (n.) The sleepers, and fastenings, in distinction from the roadbed..
Laced :: Laced (a.) Fastened with a lace or laces; decorated with narrow strips or braid. See Lace, v. t..
Spoked :: Spoke (n.) A contrivance for fastening the wheel of a vehicle, to prevent it from turning in going down a hill..
Bed Screw :: Bed screw () A long screw formerly used to fasten a bedpost to one of the adjacent side pieces.
Forelock :: Forelock (n.) A cotter or split pin, as in a slot in a bolt, to prevent retraction; a linchpin; a pin fastening the cap-square of a gun..
Confix :: Confix (v. t.) To fix; to fasten.
Cringle :: Cringle (n.) A withe for fastening a gate.
Hitch :: Hitch (n.) A knot or noose in a rope which can be readily undone; -- intended for a temporary fastening; as, a half hitch; a clove hitch; a timber hitch, etc..
Catch :: Catch (n.) That by which anything is caught or temporarily fastened; as, the catch of a gate..
Sperre :: Sperre (v. t.) To shut in; to support; to inclose; to fasten.
Rocket :: Rocket (n.) An artificial firework consisting of a cylindrical case of paper or metal filled with a composition of combustible ingredients, as niter, charcoal, and sulphur, and fastened to a guiding stick. The rocket is projected through the air by the force arising from the expansion of the gases liberated by combustion of the composition. Rockets are used as projectiles for various purposes, for signals, and also for pyrotechnic display..
Lariat :: Lariat (v. t.) To secure with a lariat fastened to a stake, as a horse or mule for grazing; also, to lasso or catch with a lariat..
Earing :: Earing (n.) A line fastening the corners of an awning to the rigging or stanchions.
Harpings :: Harpings (n. pl.) The fore parts of the wales, which encompass the bow of a vessel, and are fastened to the stem..
Size :: Size (n.) An instrument consisting of a number of perforated gauges fastened together at one end by a rivet, -- used for ascertaining the size of pearls..
Muzzle :: Muzzle (v. t.) To bind the mouth of; to fasten the mouth of, so as to prevent biting or eating; hence, figuratively, to bind; to sheathe; to restrain from speech or action..
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..
Lock :: Lock (v. t.) To fasten with a lock, or as with a lock; to make fast; to prevent free movement of; as, to lock a door, a carriage wheel, a river, etc..
Lash :: Lash (n.) To bind with a rope, cord, thong, or chain, so as to fasten; as, to lash something to a spar; to lash a pack on a horse's back..
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