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What does "fastened with" mean?

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Rebecca

"Fasten" as a verb in this case means to attach one thing onto another. "Fasten" can also mean that something is secured in place. In the case of the video, "fastened with a wire handle" means that a wire handle is attached and the box is made secure. In other cases, "fasten with" means that something is attached with or connected with something else. Here's some examples of "fasten" and "fasten with": Ex: The cake is fastened with rose petals. Ex: She fastens her jacket by zipping it up. Ex: Fasten your seatbelt while riding in the car.

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