to secure things together by using a metal pin that fits into a corresponding metal hole

締め付ける (しめつける), ボルトで留める (ボルトでとめる)
to fasten, secure, or tighten something, typically a shoe or garment, by threading and tying its laces

靴ひもを結ぶ, 靴ひもを締める
to close and secure clothing by attaching the parts that hold it together

ボタンを留める (ぼたんをとめる), ボタンを締める (ぼたんをしめる)
to securely close a piece of clothing, a bag etc. by pulling up a sliding fastener

ジッパーを閉める, ファスナーを上げる
to attach something securely by using small pointed metal pieces

釘付ける (くぎづける), 打ち付ける (うちつける)
to secure or block entry by using a barrier, often made of solid material like metal or wood

妨げる (さまたげる), 遮る (さえぎる)
to secure or attach something or someone using a series of connected links

鎖でつなぐ, チェーンで結ぶ
to connect two metal pieces by melting and flowing a filler metal into the joint

はんだ付けする, ハンダ付けする
to attach by using small pointed objects, often with a round head

留める (とめる), ピン留めする (ぴんどめする)
to join two or more pieces of fabric or other materials together, often by using a needle and thread

縫う(ぬう), 裁縫する(さいほうする)
to fasten, button, zip, or otherwise secure something, often related to clothing or accessories

留める (とめる), 締める (しめる)
to securely fasten something using a short bar or rod that is inserted into a loop or hole

トグルする, 留める
to fasten something securely using a mechanical device designed for holding objects together

クランプする, 締め付ける
to hold, fasten, or turn something firmly

締める (しめる), きつくする (きつくする)
