Fasten and Pin

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Fasten verb - To cause (something) to hold to another.

Usage example: use this paper clip to fasten your picture to the application form

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Pin is a synonym for fasten in attach topic. In some cases you can use "Pin" instead a verb "Fasten".

Nearby Words: fastening, fastener, fastness

Pin verb - Attach or fasten with pins or as if with pins.

Usage example: “" pin the needle to the shirt". "pin the blame on the innocent man”

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Fasten is a synonym for pin in attach topic. You can use "Fasten" instead a verb "Pin", if it concerns topics such as activity, action.

Nearby Word: pinion

A woman with a Combat Haircomb has an ornamental comb or pin to fasten her hair that is also a dagger or other sharp implement.

Source: Combat Haircomb
Let us clarify: these are not brooch-style decorative pins (a la Disney "Pin Trading"), but the sort of pins you'd use to fasten two pieces of cloth together temporarily.

Source: Collector of the Strange
If you lose your hat it will never be found, So pull up your britches right up to your chin, And fasten your cloak with a bright new pin, And when you are ready, then we can begin, Huffity, puffity puff!

Source: Franchise / Quatermass

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