sert

/sərt/

Definitions

1. verb

to set or fix firmly in place

“The worker sert the loose boards to secure the deck.”

2. noun

a type of metalworking tool

“The serts were used to shape the metal into a precise form.”

3. verb

to serve or wait on someone

“The waiter serts the customer with a smile.”

4. verb

to settle or come to rest

“The dust serts after a few minutes of gentle rocking.”

Synonyms

  • fix
  • set

Antonyms

  • loosen
  • unfasten