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makefast

[ meyk-fast, -fahst ]

noun

, Nautical.
  1. any structure to which a ship is tied up, as a bollard or buoy.

makefast

/ ˈmeɪkˌfɑːst /

noun

  1. a strong support to which a vessel is secured

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Word History and Origins

Origin of makefast1

First recorded in 1895–1900; noun use of verb phrase make fast

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make eyes atmake fast work of

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