fasten

(eg. ancient, hindu, music )

fasten  /ˈfæ sən/ ? Meaning of "fasten"

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Definition(s):

  1. (v) cause to be firmly attached
  2. (v) become fixed or fastened
  3. (v) attach to
  4. (v) make tight or tighter

Synonym(s)

fix, secure

Antonyms(s)

unfasten

Derived Word(s)

fastening

Usage(s):

  1. Next time he will use bigger wings, fasten a tank of smoke-producing chemicals to one leg so spectators can follow his course.
  2. Turn the goat on its back, using the wire, fasten the neck of the goat to the skewer by wrapping it around both.
  3. Gossip Stoppers kits include paper clips to remind rumormongers to fasten those loose lips and breath mints to help them remember to sweeten what they say.

Quotes

  1. "Fasten your seatbelts," Prime Minister Francois Fillon told members of the ruling conservative party UMP last week.
    on Nov 13, 2007 By: Francois Fillon Source: Forbes

  2. (What she actually said was, "Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night."
    on Jul 5, 2010 By: Bette Davis Source: Money Morning

  3. "Movie audiences fasten on to one aspect of the actor, they decide what they want you to be," Widmark said. "They think you're playing yourself."
    on Mar 26, 2008 By: Richard Widmark Source: TeleText

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