fasten (Meaning)
fasten (v)
cause to be firmly attached
become fixed or fastened
attach to
make tight or tighter
fasten (a.)
To fix firmly; to make fast; to secure, as by a knot, lock, bolt, etc.; as, to fasten a chain to the feet; to fasten a door or window.
To cause to hold together or to something else; to attach or unite firmly; to cause to cleave to something , or to cleave together, by any means; as, to fasten boards together with nails or cords; to fasten anything in our thoughts.
To cause to take close effect; to make to tell; to lay on; as, to fasten a blow.
fasten (v. i.)
To fix one's self; to take firm hold; to clinch; to cling.
Synonyms & Antonyms of fasten
fasten Sentence Examples
- I need to fasten my seatbelt before the car starts moving.
- Please fasten the lid tightly to prevent any spills.
- The climber fastened the rope securely around his waist.
- The carpenter fastened the two pieces of wood together with nails.
- The hiker fastened his backpack onto his shoulders and began his journey.
- The tailor carefully fastened the button onto the shirt.
- The mechanic fastened the loose bolt on the engine.
- The electrician fastened the wires together using electrical tape.
- The plumber fastened the leaking pipe with a new washer.
- The artist fastened the canvas onto the frame using staples.
FAQs About the word fasten
cause to be firmly attached, become fixed or fastened, attach to, make tight or tighterTo fix firmly; to make fast; to secure, as by a knot, lock, bolt, etc.; a
affix,attach, tie, adhere, clip, bend, strap,glue, connect, harness
unfasten, separate, sever, sever, disconnect, detach, undo, dissociate, disconnect, split
I need to fasten my seatbelt before the car starts moving.
Please fasten the lid tightly to prevent any spills.
The climber fastened the rope securely around his waist.
The carpenter fastened the two pieces of wood together with nails.
