noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A large nail or bolt fired or fixed into hard materials, such as steel and concrete, and used to hold or anchor them in place. attributive, sometimes

Verb

1. 1
   To fire or fix such a fastening.

Synonyms

All synonyms

direct fasteningdirect fasteningramboltrambolt

Etymology

Originally a brand name.

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