copperfasten

English

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To protect the timbers of (a ship) with plates of copper secured with copper nails or bolts.
  • (transitive) To reinforce, strengthen; to make permanent, embed.

Etymology

Compound from English copper + English fasten.

Origin

English

fasten

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