society > occupation and work > industry > working with tools or equipment > fastening > fasten [verb (transitive)] > with wedge (3)
transitive. To tighten, fasten tight by driving in a wedge or wedges. Also with in, on, up.
transitive. To secure or raise with a quoin or wedge. Also with up. Cf. quoin, n. 2. Now rare.
transitive. To fasten with a forelock; also with in.