8
secure(verb, close, end, fix, complete)
4
batten
3
bolt(verb, close, fix, secure, settle)
3
close(verb, end, fix, complete, secure)
3
lock up(verb, expression, close, fix, secure)
3
shut(verb, close)
2
anchor(verb, fix, settle, position, catch)
2
button(verb, fix, settle, position, catch)
2
chain(verb, fix, settle, position, catch)
2
fasten(verb, close, end, fix, complete)
2
hitch(verb, fix, settle, position, catch)
2
lock
2
moor(verb, fix, settle, position, catch)
2
nail(verb, fix, settle, position, fasten)
2
padlock(verb, fix, settle, position, catch)
2
rivet(verb, fix, settle, position, catch)
2
seal
2
seal off
2
seal up
2
tack(verb, fix, settle, position, catch)
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