2
gird(verb, fix, secure, restrain, join)
2
grapple(verb, compress)
2
grip(verb, hold, secure, join, fasten)
2
hitch(verb, hold, fix, secure, settle)
2
improve(change, cut, correct, amend, edit)
2
interlace(verb, secure, join, link, connect)
2
knit(verb, gather, contract, squeeze, wrinkle)
2
knot(verb, hold, secure, join, link)
2
lessen(verb, contraction)
2
limit(verb, restrain, contract, narrow, inhibit)
2
make fast(verb, expression, fix, secure, settle)
2
nail(verb, hold, fix, secure, settle)
2
oppress
2
pack(verb, close, restrict, crowd, condense)
2
peg(verb, attach, hang)
2
prolong(verb, go, cover, open, run)
2
purse(verb, close, decline, reduce, press)
2
quash
2
rack(verb, go, cover, open, run)
2
rivet(verb, hold, fix, secure, settle)
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