| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| chaining | Fasten or secure with a chain |
| undergirding | Secure or fasten from the underside, esp. by a rope or chain passed underneath |
| undergirds | Secure or fasten from the underside, esp. by a rope or chain passed underneath |
| undergirded | Secure or fasten from the underside, esp. by a rope or chain passed underneath |
| undergird | Secure or fasten from the underside, esp. by a rope or chain passed underneath |
| locking | Fasten or secure (something) with a lock |
| lock | to fasten or secure with a lock or locks |
| straps | A strip of leather, cloth, or other flexible material, often with a buckle, used to fasten, secure, or carry something or to hold on to something |
