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makefast

Something to which a vessel can be made fast or tied, such as a cleat, post or bollard

Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪkˌfɑːst/

Meaning

Something to which a vessel can be made fast or tied, such as a cleat, post or bollard.

Example

The sailor secured the rope to the makefast on the dock.

The sailor secured the rope to the makefast on the dock.

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