befestigen

Definitions of befestigen
  1. noun
    restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
    synonyms: anbringen, anfügen, festmachen
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    Schnalle
    fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong
    Knopf
    a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
    Klammer
    any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together
    Wäscheklammer
    wood or plastic fastener; for holding clothes on a clothesline
    Schließvorrichtung, Schloss, Schloß
    a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
    Nagel
    a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
    Stecknadel
    a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things
    Schraube
    a fastener with a tapered threaded shank and a slotted head
    Reißverschluss, Reißverschluß
    a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab
    Druckknopf
    a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound
    Türschloss, Türschloß
    a lock on an exterior door
    Vorhängeschloss, Vorhängeschloß
    a detachable lock; has a hinged shackle that can be passed through the staple of a hasp or the links in a chain and then snapped shut
    Büroklammer, Heftklammer
    a wire or plastic clip for holding sheets of paper together
    type of:
    Haltegurt, Halterung
    a device that retards something's motion
  2. verb
    cause to be firmly attached
    synonyms: anbringen, anfügen, festmachen
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    abschnallen, losschnallen
    cause to become undone
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    binden
    fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
    einbinden, umwickeln
    wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
    nähen
    fasten by sewing; do needlework
    angurten, anschnallen, festgurten, festschnallen
    fasten with a belt
    anknöpfen, knöpfen
    fasten with buttons
    anheften, festheften, heften
    attach or fasten with pins or as if with pins
    aufhängen
    cause to be hanging or suspended
    anklemmen, festklemmen
    put, fix, force, or implant
    anleinen, anseilen
    fasten with a rope
    anknüpfen, festknüpfen
    tie or fasten into a knot
    festzurren
    bind with a rope, chain, or cord
    hängen
    hang freely
    schnüren
    draw through eyes or holes
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