| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | affix | attach firmly |
| 2. | airtighten | seal to stop air |
| 3. | anchor | hold firmly in position |
| 4. | attach | fasten to something |
| 5. | bar | block with a rigid piece |
| 6. | batten down | secure tightly against opening |
| 7. | berth | bring to a secured mooring |
| 8. | bind | tie or hold tightly |
| 9. | bolt | secure with a bar |
| 10. | box in | confine on all sides |
| 11. | brace | support firmly in place |
| 12. | buckle | fasten with a buckle |
| 13. | bundle | tie together into a pack |
| 14. | button | fasten with buttons |
| 15. | cage | confine in an enclosure |
| 16. | chain | secure with a chain |
| 17. | cinch | tighten securely |
| 18. | clamp | hold tightly with pressure |
| 19. | clasp | fasten with a clasp |
| 20. | click shut | close with a locking click |
| 21. | clip | fasten with a clip |
| 22. | close | move to a shut position |
| 23. | confine | keep within limits |
| 24. | cordon off | block access to an area |
| 25. | deadbolt | secure with a deadbolt |
| 26. | dock | secure at a berth |
| 27. | dog | fasten tightly in place |
| 28. | draw shut | pull to a closed state |
| 29. | embed | fix deeply within |
| 30. | encase | enclose completely |
| 31. | enclose | surround and shut in |
| 32. | engage | cause parts to catch |
| 33. | fasten | close or attach firmly |
| 34. | fence off | enclose to restrict entry |
| 35. | firm up | make more secure |
| 36. | fix | make firm or stable |
| 37. | fortify | strengthen against attack |
| 38. | freeze | fix so movement stops |
| 39. | fuse | join into one solid piece |
| 40. | glue shut | seal closed with adhesive |
| 41. | guard | watch and secure |
| 42. | harden | make more secure |
| 43. | hasp | fasten with a hinged clasp |
| 44. | hem in | surround and confine |
| 45. | hermetically seal | seal completely airtight |
| 46. | hold closed | prevent from opening |
| 47. | hold fast | keep firmly in place |
| 48. | hook | fasten with a hook |
| 49. | immobilize | prevent movement |
| 50. | install | put in place securely |
| 51. | interlock | fit together securely |
| 52. | jam | force tightly into place |
| 53. | join | fasten or link together |
| 54. | keep shut | maintain in closed position |
| 55. | lag | fasten with lag screws |
| 56. | latch | fasten with a catch |
| 57. | link | connect closely together |
| 58. | lodge | fix in a tight place |
| 59. | moor | secure a vessel in place |
| 60. | mount | fix onto a support |
| 61. | nail shut | close with nails |
| 62. | obstruct | block from opening or moving |
| 63. | occlude | close off or block |
| 64. | package | wrap and secure for handling |
| 65. | padlock | secure with a padlock |
| 66. | park | leave secured in place |
| 67. | peg | fasten with a peg |
| 68. | pen in | confine within boundaries |
| 69. | pin | fasten with a pin |
| 70. | pull to | close by pulling |
| 71. | put away | store in a secure place |
| 72. | restrain | hold back or confine |
| 73. | retain | keep from moving away |
| 74. | rivet | fasten permanently with rivets |
| 75. | root | fix deeply and firmly |
| 76. | rope off | block with a rope |
| 77. | seal | close tightly or officially |
| 78. | secure | fasten safely in place |
| 79. | set fast | make firm and secure |
| 80. | sheathe | enclose in a covering |
| 81. | shut | close firmly |
| 82. | snap closed | shut with a snap |
| 83. | snap shut | close with a quick click |
| 84. | staple | fasten with staples |
| 85. | stow | place securely for storage |
| 86. | tether | tie to restrict movement |
| 87. | tie | fasten with string or cord |
| 88. | tighten | make more secure by tension |
| 89. | trap | confine so escape is hard |
| 90. | truss | tie or bind tightly |
| 91. | turn the key | secure with a key |
| 92. | vacuum-seal | seal with no air |
| 93. | wall off | separate with a barrier |
| 94. | waterproof | seal against water |
| 95. | weatherproof | seal against weather |
| 96. | wedge | fix tightly by pressure |
| 97. | weld | join by melting together |
| 98. | wrap up | cover and secure completely |
| 99. | yoke | fasten together or restrain |
| 100. | zip | close with a zipper |