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fas·ten | \ ˈfa-sᵊn 
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\fastened; fastening\ ˈfas-niŋ , ˈfa-sᵊn-iŋ \
, ˈfa-sᵊn-iŋ \Definition of fasten
1a : to attach especially by pinning, tying, or nailing
b : to make fast and secure
c : to fix firmly or securely
d : 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 objectionably
b : to place forcefully : impose fastened the blame on the wrong person
1 : to become fast or fixed
2a : to take a firm grip or hold
b : to focus attention
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Other Words from fasten
fastener \ ˈfas-nər , ˈfa-sᵊn-ər \ noun
, ˈfa-sᵊn-ər \ noun
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.
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Recent Examples on the Web Use the screws that come with the hinge to fasten the front leaf of each hinge to its hinge block.
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Richard Romanski, Popular Mechanics, "It's Time To Make a Stand-Up Desk," 15 Feb. 2020 Those poles were threaded through plastic tubing and fastened with a ton of bias tape.
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Andrea Reeves, Cincinnati.com, "You have to see the apocalypse outfit this woman wore to the grocery store," 30 Apr. 2020 Sleck said his family is now making care packages filled with candy — and each one is fastened with an extension strap.
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Cathy Kozlowicz, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "A Lisbon volunteer firefighter has made over 800 extension straps for front-line workers to wear masks in comfort," 29 Apr. 2020 Cut ¼ pound cheese in strips; place in buns; wrap a slice of bacon around each bun, fasten securely with a toothpick.
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, "Recipes and Tips from Our 1943 Edition of New Cook Book That Are Totally Relevant Today," 28 Apr. 2020 Next, wrap a large square of white cotton material such as a cut-up old white shirt or pillowcase) on top of the silk and fasten with rubber band.
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Los Angeles Times, "How to dye Easter eggs with stuff you already have in your pantry or fridge," 10 Apr. 2020 At first, a nursing mother might have to work to ensure that her baby correctly latches, or fastens onto her breast, in order to eat.
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Melinda Wenner Moyer, New York Times, "Newborn Baby Care Basics: What to Know When You Leave the Hospital," 17 Apr. 2020 Yesterday, actress was spotted in New York wearing a black cardigan, with only the top few buttons fastened, creating a flattering silhouette.
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Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, "Katie Holmes Has Another Sexy Cardigan Moment," 6 Mar. 2020 Elsewhere in the complex, empty gondolas were fastened to railings (opera music, however, was still playing).
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Rachel Cheung, Washington Post, "Macao gambled on a costly casino shutdown. It may emerge a winner from coronavirus.," 14 Feb. 2020
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fasten
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of fasten
: to attach (something) or join (two things or two parts of something) especially by using a pin, nail, etc.
of parts of something : to become attached or joined
: to put something in a position or location in such a way that it will not move
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fasten
verbfas·ten | \ ˈfa-sᵊn \
\fastened; fastening
Kids Definition of fasten
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.
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