transitive. To fix (something) securely in position; to prevent (something) from coming loose.

transitive. To make fast to something with or as with a cord, band, or the like; to bind, tie, fasten; †also, to put on, gird on (clothing, etc.)…

intransitive. To crook, bend a joint, crouch. Obsolete.

transitive. To bind or fasten (separate things) together; to make fast, fix (something) securely, esp. with ropes, nails, etc. Frequently with to…

transitive ? To fasten, tie: cf. cadgel, v. (The early passages are obscure, and for one or other the senses drive, toss, shake, draw, have been…

transitive. figurative and in figurative contexts. To unite or link (two or more things) together, or (one thing) to another. Frequently with together…

To fasten; make fast to, together; to grapple (a ship). Obsolete.

To fasten or fix otherwise (e.g. †with nails).

To fasten, make fast generally.

To fix or fasten together or down. Obsolete.

to fasten.

Nautical. To fix, attach, fasten, or draw tight in some way. Also with in.