secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
embrace amorously
a small slip noose made with seizing
the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet
hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches
hold in a tight grasp
settle conclusively
flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)
a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
