gallein

/gəˈleɪn/

Definitions

1. verb

to bind or fasten with a galleon or similar device

“The sailors galleined the sails to the mast.”

2. noun

a type of fastening device

“The gallein on the door was loose and needed repair.”

Synonyms

  • bind
  • fasten

Antonyms

  • loosen
  • release