fastened Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb cause to be firmly attached
   fasten; fix; secure.
   
   • fasten the lock onto the door
   • she fixed her gaze on the man
2. verb become fixed or fastened
   fasten.
   
   • This dress fastens in the back
3. verb attach to
   fasten.
   
   • They fastened various nicknames to each other
4. verb make tight or tighter
   fasten; tighten.
   
   • Tighten the wire
5. adjective firmly closed or secured
   
   • found the gate fastened
   • a fastened seatbelt
6. adjective furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike
   buttoned.
   
7. adjective fastened with strings or cords
   tied.
   
   • a neatly tied bundle

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