fasten#1 (v)
fix (v)
secure#1 (v)

v01340439

type v
lex_filenum 35
def cause to be firmly attached
examples fasten the lock onto the door
she fixed her gaze on the man
Frame - 8 Somebody ----s something
Frame - 11 Something ----s something
Frame - 21 Somebody ----s something PP
Outgoing links
Cause fasten
Hypernym attach
Derivationally related form fix → fixture
Derivationally related form fix → fixture
Derivationally related form fasten → fastener; fasten → fastener; fasten → fastening
Antonym fasten → unfasten
Hyponym strap; tie, bind; rig; bitt; latch; garter; chain; cable; picket; rope up; cinch, girth; bind, bandage; cramp; cleat; anchor, cast anchor, drop anchor; anchor, ground; moor; moor, berth, tie up; spike; sew, run up, sew together, stitch; crank; noose; chock; brad; bight; belay; belay; bar; clamp; velcro; stay; clinch; clinch; lock; lock up; hasp; zip up, zipper, zip; tack; string; hook; belt; cement; grout; staple; rivet; button; pin; hang, hang up; hang; lodge, wedge, stick, deposit; entrench, intrench; buckle, clasp; brooch, clasp; stake; wire; coapt; joggle; joint; toggle
Incoming links
Derivationally related form fastening → fasten; fastener → fasten; fastener → fasten
Derivationally related form fixture → fix
Derivationally related form fixture → fix
Hypernym strap; tie, bind; rig; bitt; latch; garter; chain; cable; picket; rope up; cinch, girth; bind, bandage; cramp; cleat; anchor, cast anchor, drop anchor; anchor, ground; moor; moor, berth, tie up; spike; sew, run up, sew together, stitch; crank; noose; chock; brad; bight; belay; belay; bar; clamp; velcro; stay; clinch; clinch; lock; lock up; hasp; zip up, zipper, zip; tack; string; hook; belt; cement; grout; staple; rivet; button; pin; hang, hang up; hang; lodge, wedge, stick, deposit; entrench, intrench; buckle, clasp; brooch, clasp; stake; wire; coapt; joggle; joint; toggle
Entailment tie down, tie up, bind, truss; seal; lace, lace up
Hyponym attach
Antonym unfasten → fasten

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