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makefast

American  
[meyk-fast, -fahst] / ˈmeɪkˌfæst, -ˌfɑst /

noun

Nautical.

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

makefast British  
/ ˈmeɪkˌfɑːst /

noun

  1. a strong support to which a vessel is secured

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Etymology

Origin of makefast

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

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