Definition of fasten
fastened
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play \ˈfas-niŋ, ˈfa-sən-iŋ\transitive verb
1a : to attach especially by pinning, tying, or nailingb : to make fast and securec : to fix firmly or securelyd : to secure against opening
2 : to fix or set steadily fastened her attention on the main problem
3 : to take a firm grip with the dog fastened its teeth in the shoe
4a : to attach (oneself) persistently and usually objectionablyb : to place forcefully : impose fastened the blame on the wrong person
intransitive verb
1 : to become fast or fixed
2a : to take a firm grip or holdb : to focus attention
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Examples of fasten in a Sentence
fastening clothes on a clothesline
He fastened the dog's leash to a post and went into the store.
two boards fastened together by nails
a decorative clasp that could be used to fasten a cape or cloak
a shoe that fastens with a buckle
This dress fastens in the back.
She twisted her hair into a bun and fastened it with bobby pins.
Make sure the lid is tightly fastened.
The lock was so damaged it wouldn't fasten.
He fastened his hands on my arm and wouldn't let go.
Recent Examples of fasten from the Web
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Hudek continued to fight for a little while longer before he was finally restrained with zip-ties fastened around his limbs, the complaint said.
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As the mycelium grows, the filaments fasten together and turn the fixture white, leaving behind scattered brown flecks that give the lampshades an earthy look.
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Palomares was in the crowd, too, posing for photos with a Trump pin fastened to his suit jacket.
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Children Washington's age are too young and small for booster seats, Matey said, and are required by law to be fastened in either a rear-or forward-facing car seat with a five-point harness.
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According to the airline, the passengers refused to stop charging their cellphones during takeoff, fasten their seatbelts and put their seats upright.
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Get strap-happy Use a leather punch to put a hole in each end of the natural-leather strips, then fasten them onto drawers with flat-backed brass machine screws in front and acorn nuts in back.
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Get strap-happy Use a leather punch to put a hole in each end of the natural-leather strips, then fasten them onto drawers with flat-backed brass machine screws in front and acorn nuts in back.
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Fasten your wig caps and get ready for something fierce.
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Origin and Etymology of fasten
Middle English fastnen, from Old English fæstnian to make fast; akin to Old High German festinōn to make fast, Old English fæst fast
Synonym Discussion of fasten
FASTEN Defined for English Language Learners
fasten
playDefinition of fasten for English Language Learners
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: to attach (something) or join (two things or two parts of something) especially by using a pin, nail, etc.
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of parts of something : to become attached or joined
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: to put something in a position or location in such a way that it will not move
FASTEN Defined for Kids
fasten
playDefinition of fasten for Students
fastened
;fastening
1 : to attach or join by or as if by pinning, tying, or nailing She fastened the papers together.
2 : to make firm and secure Fasten your seat belt.
3 : to become fixed or joined The dress fastens in the back.
fastener
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