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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Unlock :: Unlock (v. t.) To unfasten, as what is locked; as, to unlock a door or a chest..
Stayless :: Staylace (n.) A lace for fastening stays.
Fluke :: Fluke (n.) The part of an anchor which fastens in the ground; a flook. See Anchor.
Rein :: Rein (n.) The strap of a bridle, fastened to the curb or snaffle on each side, by which the rider or driver governs the horse..
Double-lock :: Double-lock (v. t.) To lock with two bolts; to fasten with double security.
Flange :: Flange (n.) A plate or ring to form a rim at the end of a pipe when fastened to the pipe.
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..
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..
Squier :: Squid (n.) A fishhook with a piece of bright lead, bone, or other substance, fastened on its shank to imitate a squid..
Caftan :: Caftan (n.) A garment worn throughout the Levant, consisting of a long gown with sleeves reaching below the hands. It is generally fastened by a belt or sash..
Bewit :: Bewit (n.) A double slip of leather by which bells are fastened to a hawk's legs.
Shears :: Shears (n.) An apparatus for raising heavy weights, and especially for stepping and unstepping the lower masts of ships. It consists of two or more spars or pieces of timber, fastened together near the top, steadied by a guy or guys, and furnished with the necessary tackle..
Ligator :: Ligator (n.) An instrument for ligating, or for placing and fastening a ligature..
Bend :: Bend (v. t.) To fasten, as one rope to another, or as a sail to its yard or stay; or as a cable to the ring of an anchor..
Fastening :: Fastening (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Faste.
Stick :: Stick (n.) To fasten, attach, or cause to remain, by thrusting in; hence, also, to adorn or deck with things fastened on as by piercing; as, to stick a pin on the sleeve..
Swinish :: Swingtree (n.) The bar of a carriage to which the traces are fastened; the whiffletree.
Turn-buckle :: Turn-buckle (n.) A gravitating catch, as for fastening a shutter, the end of a chain, or a hasp..
Frog :: Frog (n.) An oblong cloak button, covered with netted thread, and fastening into a loop instead of a button hole..
Hasp :: Hasp (n.) A clasp, especially a metal strap permanently fast at one end to a staple or pin, while the other passes over a staple, and is fastened by a padlock or a pin; also, a metallic hook for fastening a door..
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