Fasten As A Ships Rope Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	noun • something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured verb • turn a rope round an object or person in order to secure it or him • fasten a boat to a bitt, pin, or cleat
	30%	7		A metal loop used to fasten a flag to a rope
	noun • fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
	30%	7		A quick action of pulling on a rope to secure or fasten something
	noun • a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat) verb • raise with a line • hoist up or in and lash or secure with a small rope

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New York Times20 Aug 2003	Across 16
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