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fasten
verb /ˈfɑː.sən/
/ˈfæs.ən/ Definition
B1 [I or T] to (cause something to) become firmly fixed together, or in position, or closed: Make sure your seat belt is securely fastened. This shirt fastens at the back.Fastening and tying fasten sth on, together, etc. B2 to fix one thing to another: I fastened the sticker to the windscreen.Fastening and tying
(Definition of fasten verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- anchorage noun
- attach verb (CONNECT)
- be locked together idiom
- board sth up phrasal verb
- bound verb (TIE)
- bow noun (KNOT)
- bundle sth up phrasal verb
- chain noun (RINGS)
- hitch verb (FASTEN)
- knot noun (FASTENING)
- lash verb (TIE)
- nail verb (FASTEN)
- peg verb (FIX)
- rivet verb
- rope verb
- screw verb (METAL OBJECT)
- screw verb (TURN)
- slipknot noun
- tie noun (FASTENING)
- tie verb (FASTEN)
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