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cinch(noun, verb, state, hold, close)
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close(verb, stop, hold, make, end)
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cuddle(noun, verb, hold, keep, press)
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establish(verb, state, set, end, fix)
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gripe(noun, hold, grasp, connection, restraint)
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knot(noun, verb, secure, connect, fasten)
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lock(noun, verb, hold, fix, keep)
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nail(noun, verb, hold, fix, settle)
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nail down(noun, verb, expression, phrasal verb, state)
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stay(noun, verb, fasten, wait, remain)
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stitch(noun, verb, fasten, junction, fastener)
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tack(noun, verb, fix, settle, position)
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affirm(verb, declare)
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attach(verb, fix, secure, settle, position)
5
bolt(noun, verb, hold, fix, settle)
5
bracket(noun, verb, fasten, junction, fastener)
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braid(noun, verb, fasten, junction, fastener)
5
contract(noun, verb, sign, grasp, engage)
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culminate(verb, stop, make, close, end)
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hinge(noun, verb, fasten, fastener)
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