makefast

[ meyk-fast, -fahst ]
/ ˈmeɪkˌfæst, -ˌfɑst /

noun Nautical.

any structure to which a ship is tied up, as a bollard or buoy.

Origin of makefast

First recorded in 1895–1900; noun use of verb phrase make fast

British Dictionary definitions for makefast

makefast
/ (ˈmeɪkˌfɑːst) /

noun

a strong support to which a vessel is secured