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To fasten or join one thing to another

fasten

verb

to fix one thing to another using something such as string or nails so that it is held firmly in position

fix

verb

to fasten something somewhere so that it cannot move

attach

verb

to fasten or join one thing to another

clip

verb

to fasten one thing to another using a small object

connect

verb

to join two things together

tie

verb

to use something such as string to fasten several things together

join

verb

to connect two things

secure

verb

to hold something firmly in place by tying or fastening it

pin

verb

to fasten something, or to hold it in place using pins

screw

verb

to fasten one thing to another using screws

vocal fry

a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence

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a type of cart pulled by a horse and used in the past for carrying barrels of beer

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a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons

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