Synonyms for fastened


Grammar : Adj
Spell : fas-uhn, fah-suhn
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfæs ən, ˈfɑ sən


Définition of fastened

Origin :
  • Old English fæstnian "make fast, firm," also "ratify, betroth," from Proto-Germanic *fastinojanan (cf. Old Frisian festnia "to make firm, bind fast," Old Saxon fastnon, Old High German fastnion, Old Norse fastna "to pledge, betroth"), from *fastuz (see fast (adj.)). Related: Fastened; fastener; fastening.
  • adj locked
Example sentences :
  • They arrived at the gate without question or hindrance; but found it fastened.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • He took a long string from his pouch and fastened one end to an arrow.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Cusi Coyllur is discovered, fastened to a wall, and in a dying state.
  • Extract from : « Apu Ollantay » by Anonymous
  • My carefully packed bags were carried out and fastened to the saddle.
  • Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
  • He rapidly reloaded his rifle, and fastened the pistols at his belt.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • He tried to shake it, but little came of that, for the gate was fastened firmly.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • He had fastened it down, when a loud noise and commotion was heard in the street.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • There was also a portrait of the Emperor William, mounted and fastened up with four pins.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • I had not my veil on, nor my rings, and my cameo belt was not fastened.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • Why, he fastened on me to-night; here, upon my coat; like a savage dog.
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens

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