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fastening

/ˈfæsnɪŋ/ /ˈfɑːsnɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To attach or connect in a secure manner.

Examples :

"Can you fasten these boards together with some nails?"
action utility technical

Related Words

Illustration backpack

backpack noun

/ˈbæk.pæk/

A knapsack, sometimes mounted on a light frame, but always supported by straps, worn on a person’s back for the purpose of carrying things, especially when hiking, or on a student's back when carrying books.

"My son wore his backpack to school every day, carrying his books and lunch. "

Illustration attach

attach verb

/əˈtætʃ/

To fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively).

"An officer is attached to a certain regiment, company, or ship."

Illustration fastener

fastener noun

/ˈfɐːsnɘ/ /ˈfɑːsnə/ /ˈfæsnɚ/

Something or someone that fastens.

"The fastener on my backpack broke, so I couldn't close it properly. "

Illustration restraint

restraint noun

/ɹɪˈstɹeɪnt/

Something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures

"Make sure all the restraints are tight."

Illustration together

together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

Illustration tomorrow

tomorrow noun

/təˈmɔɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɑɹoʊ/

The day after the present day.

"Tomorrow is my sister's birthday. "

Illustration manner

manner noun

/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

Illustration secure

secure verb

/səˈkjɔː(ɹ)/ /səˈkjɔɹ/

To make safe; to relieve from apprehensions of, or exposure to, danger; to guard; to protect.

"The school installed new security cameras to secure the building and protect students. "

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similar noun

/ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

Illustration repaired

repaired verb

/ɹɪˈpɛəd/ /ɹɪˈpɛɹd/

To restore to good working order, fix, or improve damaged condition; to mend; to remedy.

"to repair a house, a road, a shoe, or a ship"

Illustration fasten

fasten verb

/ˈfɑːsn̩/ /ˈfæsn̩/

To attach or connect in a secure manner.

"Can you fasten these boards together with some nails?"

Illustration connect

connect verb

/kəˈnɛkt/

(of an object) To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.

"I think this piece connects to that piece over there."