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Definition of Fasten
1. Verb. Cause to be firmly attached. "She fixed her gaze on the man"
Exact synonyms: Fix, Secure
Specialized synonyms: Strap, Bind, Tie, Rig, Bitt, Latch, Garter, Chain, Cable, Picket, Rope Up, Cinch, Girth, Bandage, Bind, Cramp, Cleat, Anchor, Cast Anchor, Drop Anchor, Anchor, Ground, Moor, Berth, Moor, Tie Up, Spike, Run Up, Sew, Sew Together, Stitch, Crank, Noose, Chock, Brad, Bight, Belay, Belay, Bar, Clamp, Velcro, Stay, Clinch, Clinch, Lock, Lock Up, Hasp, Zip, Zip Up, Zipper, Tack, String, Hook, Belt, Cement, Grout, Staple, Rivet, Button, Pin, Hang, Hang Up, Hang, Deposit, Lodge, Stick, Wedge, Entrench, Intrench, Buckle, Clasp, Brooch, Clasp, Stake, Wire, Coapt, Joggle, Joint, Toggle
Generic synonyms: Attach
Derivative terms: Fastener, Fastener, Fastening, Fixture, Fixture
Antonyms: Unfasten
Specialized synonyms: Strap, Bind, Tie, Rig, Bitt, Latch, Garter, Chain, Cable, Picket, Rope Up, Cinch, Girth, Bandage, Bind, Cramp, Cleat, Anchor, Cast Anchor, Drop Anchor, Anchor, Ground, Moor, Berth, Moor, Tie Up, Spike, Run Up, Sew, Sew Together, Stitch, Crank, Noose, Chock, Brad, Bight, Belay, Belay, Bar, Clamp, Velcro, Stay, Clinch, Clinch, Lock, Lock Up, Hasp, Zip, Zip Up, Zipper, Tack, String, Hook, Belt, Cement, Grout, Staple, Rivet, Button, Pin, Hang, Hang Up, Hang, Deposit, Lodge, Stick, Wedge, Entrench, Intrench, Buckle, Clasp, Brooch, Clasp, Stake, Wire, Coapt, Joggle, Joint, Toggle
Generic synonyms: Attach
Derivative terms: Fastener, Fastener, Fastening, Fixture, Fixture
Antonyms: Unfasten
2. Verb. Become fixed or fastened. "This dress fastens in the back"
Specialized synonyms: Glue, Stick, Stick, Stick
Generic synonyms: Attach
Derivative terms: Fastener, Fastening
Antonyms: Unfasten
Generic synonyms: Attach
Derivative terms: Fastener, Fastening
Antonyms: Unfasten
3. Verb. Attach to. "They fastened various nicknames to each other"
Generic synonyms: Attach
4. Verb. Make tight or tighter. "Tighten the wire"
Exact synonyms: Tighten
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Frap, Firm, Tauten, Screw, Wind, Wind Up
Derivative terms: Tightening
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Frap, Firm, Tauten, Screw, Wind, Wind Up
Derivative terms: Tightening
Definition of Fasten
1. v. t. To fix firmly; to make fast; to secure, as by a knot, lock, bolt, etc.; as, to fasten a chain to the feet; to fasten a door or window.
2. v. i. To fix one's self; to take firm hold; to clinch; to cling.
Definition of Fasten
1. Verb. To attach or connect in a secure manner. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Fasten
1. to secure [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: secure
Medical Definition of Fasten
1. To fix one's self; to take firm hold; to clinch; to cling. "A horse leech will hardly fasten on a fish." (Sir T. Browne) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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