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rivet |
to fasten with a rivet or rivets. [1/3 definitions] |
screw |
to fasten or attach with a screw or screws. [1/5 definitions] |
spike1 |
a long, thick nail used to fasten or tie heavy logs or railroad tracks. [1/4 definitions] |
stitch |
to fasten, or join with stitches; sew. [1/5 definitions] |
strap |
a thin, flat strip of material used to fasten or hold objects together or in position. Straps often have a buckle at one end. [2/3 definitions] |
stud1 |
a small button that is put through a hole to fasten an article of clothing. [1/5 definitions] |
tack |
to fasten or attach with a tack. [1/4 definitions] |
tape |
to fasten, hold together, or repair with tape. [1/4 definitions] |
thong |
a narrow strip of leather or similar material that is used to tie or fasten. [1/2 definitions] |
tie |
to fasten, secure, or bind with a cord or string. [2/9 definitions] |
wire |
to fasten or join with wire. [1/8 definitions] |
zip2 |
to fasten by closing a zipper. [1/2 definitions] |
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