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| anchor |
to make secure or hold steady. [1/4 definitions] |
| assure |
to cause to feel certain or secure. [1/3 definitions] |
| goggles |
a special pair of glasses with a secure frame that one wears over one's eyes to protect them from harsh or dangerous things, such as dust, wind, sparks, or hazardous chemicals. |
| insecure |
without enough protection; not safe or secure. [1/3 definitions] |
| knit |
to join together and make secure. [1/5 definitions] |
| safe |
a strong metal box with a lock, used for keeping money and valuable things secure. [1/4 definitions] |
| shaky |
not steady or secure. [1/2 definitions] |
| snowboard |
a board similar to a large skateboard, with straps to secure the feet so that one can ride it down a hill over snow. [1/2 definitions] |
| sound2 |
stable or secure. [1/4 definitions] |
| tie |
to fasten, secure, or bind with a cord or string. [1/9 definitions] |
| tight |
fastened or shut in a secure way; fixed in place. [2/7 definitions] |
| tuck |
to gather up and push in or turn under the loose end or edge of so as to secure (often followed by "in" or "up"). [2/6 definitions] |
| unsteady |
not stable or secure; not firm. [1/2 definitions] |
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