fasten
verb/ˈfæsən/
Frequency rank: #13,306 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
to attach or secure something firmly in place
Example sentence
Please fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off.
Synonyms & related words
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