ˈfɑ:sn v. 1 tr.
make or
become fixed or
secure. 2 tr. (foll. by
in, up)
lock securely;
shut in. 3 tr. a (foll. by
on, upon)
direct (a
look, thoughts, etc.) fixedly or intently. b
focus or direct
the attention fixedly
upon (fastened
him with her eyes). 4 tr. (foll. by on, upon)
fix (a
designation or imputation etc.). 5 intr. (foll. by on, upon) a
take hold
of. b
single out. øøfastener n. [OE fóstnian f. Gmc]