I . n.
1.
Fastening.
2.
Grapple, hug.
3.
Enclosure, ~-up.
4.
Weir-guard-~.
5.
Lift-~ ( of a canal ).
6.
Tuft, tress, ringlet.
7.
Tuft, f~, plexus.
8.
Handful.
II . v. a.
1.
Fasten ( with a ~ ), close fast.
2.
Confine ( by ~ing ), shut up, ~ up.
3.
Stop, clog, impede, fasten.
4.
Seal, close, press together.
5.
Join, unite, clasp.
6.
Enclose, encircle, embrace, clasp.