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Verbs of Attachment and Separation - Verbs for Fastening

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to fastening such as "button", "screw", and "nail".

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Categorized English Verbs of Attachment, Separation, and Piercing
to screw
[Verb]

to firmly attach or tighten something using a turning metal fastener

Ex: To hang the painting securely , screwed the picture hook into the wall stud .
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to bind
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to secure or tie together using ropes or other materials

Ex: The artist will bind the canvas to the wooden frame using a binding material .
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to bolt
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to secure things together by using a metal pin that fits into a corresponding metal hole

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to lace
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to fasten, secure, or tighten something, typically a shoe or garment, by threading and tying its laces

Ex: laced his skates securely before stepping onto the ice .
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to button
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to close and secure clothing by attaching the parts that hold it together

Ex: buttoned her cardigan halfway , leaving the bottom buttons undone for a casual look .
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to hook
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to attach or secure something by means of a curved or angled object

Ex: She hooked the necklace around her neck .
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to zip
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to securely close a piece of clothing, a bag etc. by pulling up a sliding fastener

Ex: To shield from the cold wind , he zip the hoodie for added warmth .
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to nail
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to attach something securely by using small pointed metal pieces

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to bar
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to secure or block entry by using a barrier, often made of solid material like metal or wood

Ex: The security team bar the gates of the event venue until it begins .
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to strap
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to securely tie or fasten using a long, narrow piece of material

Ex: The diver strap the oxygen tank securely before entering the water .
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to chain
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to secure or attach something or someone using a series of connected links

Ex: To prevent any accidents , the heavy machinery was chained to the ground during the storm .
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to solder
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to connect two metal pieces by melting and flowing a filler metal into the joint

Ex: They soldering the delicate parts of the electronic device .
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to tack
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to attach by using small pointed nails

Ex: The gardener tacked the protective netting for the garden .
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to buckle
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to secure by using a clasp or fastening mechanism

Ex: They buckling the sandals to get ready for the walk .
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to pin
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to attach by using small pointed objects, often with a round head

Ex: I have pinned the canvas to the easel .
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to tie
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to attach or connect two things by a rope, band, etc.

Ex: The tied the balloons together to make a colorful arch .
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to fasten
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to bring two parts of something together

Ex: The necklace has a delicate clasp that can be fasten it securely around your neck .
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to sew
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to join two or more pieces of fabric or other materials together, often by using a needle and thread

Ex: Grandma loved sew patches on her grandchildren 's backpacks to personalize them .
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to do up
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to fasten, button, zip, or otherwise secure something, often related to clothing or accessories

Ex: The actor quickly needed do up the cufflinks on his shirt before going on stage .
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to peg
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to secure by using a small, pointed wooden device

Ex: The pegged the fabric to the frame to keep it taut while painting .
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to belt
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to fasten using a strip of material, typically worn around the waist

Ex: belted her safety harness around her waist before beginning the rock climbing adventure .
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to toggle
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to securely fasten something using a short bar or rod that is inserted into a loop or hole

Ex: The toggled the safety latch on his scuba tank to ensure it would n't come loose underwater .
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to clamp
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to fasten something securely using a mechanical device designed for holding objects together

Ex: The clamped the cutting board to the counter for safe chopping .
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to hold, fasten, or turn something firmly

Ex: tightened the lid on the jar to keep the contents fresh .
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to hitch
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to secure or attach by tying or fastening, often with a quick and simple knot

Ex: The gardener decided hitch the unruly vines to a trellis to encourage upward growth .
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to lash
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to tie or secure something using a rope, chain, etc.

Ex: Before moving , lashed the furniture securely to the truck bed .
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to clip
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to attach something using a device designed for holding things together

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to bunch
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to gather into a compact group or cluster

Ex: bunched the fabric and pinned it to create elegant drapes .
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