fasten

verb

fas·ten ˈfa-sᵊn How to pronounce fasten (audio)

fastened; fastening ˈfas-niŋ How to pronounce fasten (audio)

ˈfa-sᵊn-iŋ

transitive verb

: to attach especially by pinning, tying, or nailing

: to make fast and secure

: to fix firmly or securely

: to secure against opening

: to fix or set steadily

fastened her attention on the main problem

: to take a firm grip with

the dog fastened its teeth in the shoe

: to attach (oneself) persistently and usually objectionably

: to place forcefully : impose

fastened the blame on the wrong person

intransitive verb

: to become fast or fixed

: to take a firm grip or hold

: to focus attention

fastener

ˈfas-nər

ˈfa-sᵊn-ər

noun

Example Sentences

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. See More

Recent Examples on the Web While pulling the string taught, fasten the wood in place by driving a screw through the drywall into the wood on each side of the hole.

Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 2 May 2022 Strips of leather wound around its thighs fasten slender clay fragments in place, a string of wooden beads dangle from its belt.

Murray Whyte, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2022 The nearly backless piece features a triangle cutout at the bust and thin straps that fasten at the back.

Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 July 2022 Use double-sided tape or hook-and-loop strips to fasten a power strip to the frame of an elevated bed for easy access.

Leanne Italile, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2022 Secure the pieces together at the center and fasten them to the roof base with 1½-inch screws.

Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2022 Similarly, fasten all Velcro closures on items like glove cuffs and waistbands of baggy shorts.

Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 17 July 2021 The portable frame has metal snaps that can be pressed to quickly fasten the screen to the frame, and detachable legs that can be put together without tools.

Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 28 June 2022 Use heavy-duty carabiners or S-hooks to fasten the hammock ends to the eyebolts.

Abigail Bailey, Good Housekeeping, 10 June 2022 See More

单词	refastens
释义	fasten verb fas·ten ˈfa-sᵊn fastened; fastening ˈfas-niŋ ˈfa-sᵊn-iŋ transitive verb 1 a : 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 4 a : to attach (oneself) persistently and usually objectionably b : to place forcefully : impose fastened the blame on the wrong person intransitive verb 1 : to become fast or fixed 2 a : to take a firm grip or hold b : to focus attention fastener ˈfas-nər ˈfa-sᵊn-ər noun Synonyms affix attach bend fix See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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. See More Recent Examples on the Web While pulling the string taught, fasten the wood in place by driving a screw through the drywall into the wood on each side of the hole. Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 2 May 2022 Strips of leather wound around its thighs fasten slender clay fragments in place, a string of wooden beads dangle from its belt. Murray Whyte, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2022 The nearly backless piece features a triangle cutout at the bust and thin straps that fasten at the back. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 July 2022 Use double-sided tape or hook-and-loop strips to fasten a power strip to the frame of an elevated bed for easy access. Leanne Italile, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2022 Secure the pieces together at the center and fasten them to the roof base with 1½-inch screws. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2022 Similarly, fasten all Velcro closures on items like glove cuffs and waistbands of baggy shorts. Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 17 July 2021 The portable frame has metal snaps that can be pressed to quickly fasten the screen to the frame, and detachable legs that can be put together without tools. Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 28 June 2022 Use heavy-duty carabiners or S-hooks to fasten the hammock ends to the eyebolts. Abigail Bailey, Good Housekeeping, 10 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English fastnen, from Old English fæstnian to make fast; akin to Old High German festinōn to make fast, Old English fæst fast First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Phrases Containing fasten fasten on fasten onto fasten on fasten onto Kids Definition fasten verb fas·ten ˈfa-sᵊn fastened; fastening 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. refastens verb present tense third-person singular of refasten as in resecures Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance resecures reaffixes reunifies reattaches rejoins reconnects reunites constellates refixes combines interfuses connects recombines unifies associates conjugates fuses clusters links (up) couples joins coalesces allies confederates conjoins unites marries leagues mates convenes assembles congregates compounds meets yokes gathers chains splices hooks hitches Antonyms & Near Antonyms divides isolates disconnects resolves dissociates disjoins detaches divorces disunites disjoints uncouples unyokes fractionates disaffiliates disperses breaks up scatters sections splits parts disbands separates severs sunders dissevers unlinks See More
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