CROCHETS Synonyms

• a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together

• fasten or fix with a clamp

• impose or inflict forcefully

• a person who fastens or makes fast

• restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

• fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines

• anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself)

• (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated

• an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan)

• the basic pattern of the human fingerprint

• a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied

• the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component

• an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop

• a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates

• a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane

• move in loops

• make a loop in

• fly loops, perform a loop

• wind around something in coils or loops

• fasten or join with a loop

• a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface

• small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.

• informal terms for the leg

• a prosthesis that replaces a missing leg

• regulator that can be turned to regulate the pitch of the strings of a stringed instrument

• a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

• succeed in obtaining a position

• pierce with a wooden pin or knock or thrust a wooden pin into

• fasten or secure with a wooden pin

• stabilize (the price of a commodity or an exchange rate) by legislation or market operations

• a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing

• a sharp spasm of pain in the side resulting from running

• fasten by sewing; do needlework

• needlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle

• creating a garment of needlework

• a catch for locking a door

• a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook

• anything that serves as an enticement

• a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something

• a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something

• a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer

• a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent

• a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket

• fasten with a hook

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle

• hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left

• take by theft

• make off with belongings of others

• hit with a hook

• catch with a hook

• to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug)

• secure with the foot

• entice and trap

• approach with an offer of sexual favors