The action of fasten, v. (in various senses); esp. the action of securing or attaching something; an instance of this.
| 单词 | θ155105 |
| 释义 | society > society and the community > social relations > association for a common purpose > [noun] > action of (16) fasteningOE The action of fasten, v. (in various senses); esp. the action of securing or attaching something; an instance of this. confederationc1425 The action of confederating, or condition of being confederated; a league, an alliance (between persons or states; in modern use only the latter)… confedering1530 banding1593 Combining, joining in parties or factions; leaguing, confederation. bandying1599 The action of bandy, v.: (a) tossing to and fro, exchange (of blows, words, etc.); (b) contentious argument, disputation; (c) contention, strife… coalescence1609 The union, merging, or combination of different persons, parties, principles, interests, etc., into one; = coalition, n.1 2a. Also: an instance of… associating1644 The action of associate, v.; association, union for a common purpose. (Now mostly gerundial.) concorporating1648 federation1652 The action of federating or uniting in a league or covenant; (now) spec. the formation of a political unit from a number of separate states… confederating1687 The action of confederate, v. fraternizing1793 colleaguing1817 leaguing1841 ganging1891 The action of forming or joining a group or gang, esp. in order to oppose or attack someone or something; also with together, up. Also: spec.… gang-up1936 An act of ganging up to oppose or attack someone or something. gang-banging1966 Participation in street gang culture, esp. in gang violence. Also: the condition or fact of being a member of a gang. |
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