a device used to connect one or more electrical plugs to a socket

fastening

a heavy piece of iron used for keeping a ship fixed to the sea bottom

something used to hold another thing securely

the act of joining or being joined

fastening

suddenly and completely upright

lock; part of lock

a metal pin for fixing metal plates (e.g. in a ship's sides), the end being hammered flat to prevent slipping

lock; part of lock

to fasten (a person, thing) with string, rope etc; (also 'necktie') a band of material worn under the collar of a shirt and knotted in front; a long piece of rope etc used for fastening; something that keeps people united; an equal score in a game etc

fastening