Definitions for fasten

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fasten fas·ten

Spelling: [fas-uh n, fah-suh n]

IPA: /ˈfæs ən, ˈfɑ sən/

Fasten is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 128 anagrams from letters in fasten (aefnst).

Definitions for fasten

verb (used with object)

1. to attach firmly or securely in place; fix securely to something else.
2. to make secure, as an article of dress with buttons, clasps, etc., or a door with a lock, bolt, etc.
3. to enclose securely, as a person or an animal (usually followed by in):
4. to attach, associate, or connect:
5. to direct (the eyes, thoughts, etc.) intently:

verb (used without object)

1. to become fast, fixed, or firm.
2. to close firmly or securely; lock:
3. to take a firm hold; seize (usually followed by on or upon):
4. to focus attention; concentrate (usually followed by on or upon):

Origin of fasten

before 900; Middle English fastenen, Old English fæstnian; cognate with Old Norse fastna to betroth; akin to fast¹

Examples for fasten

Do you mind if I fasten them on with wire so they can't fall?

Some are, as you see, upon one sheet, and some are in many pieces which may fasten together.

In any case, once he made his rope, how did he fasten it to a metal grill eight feet above the ground?

His biggest apparent weakness: an inability to fasten more than two buttons on his shirt.

They fasten their seat belts to drive one hundred yards across a parking lot.

fasten your seat belts—this is going to be a wild four-week ride.

"Now let us fasten up the door I came in by," said Christopher.

Let us fasten ourselves to the throne of God as with hooks of steel.

If the hands did not fasten and take hold, how then should we eat?

In the meantime, as Bette Davis used to say, fasten your seatbelts.