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Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To fit together; often, to fit together and fasten, sometimes with mutual adaptation.
2. 2
   fit tightly and fasten wordnet
3. 3
   cause to adhere wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

coaptateconglutinate

Etymology

First attested in 1570; Late Latin coaptō, from con- + aptō (“to fasten”).

Related phrases

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