Crossword clues for affixing
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Affix \Af*fix"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Affixed; p. pr. & vb. n. Affixing.] [LL. affixare, L. affixus, p. p. of affigere to fasten to; ad + figere to fasten: cf. OE. affichen, F. afficher, ultimately fr. L. affigere. See Fix.]
To subjoin, annex, or add at the close or end; to append to; to fix to any part of; as, to affix a syllable to a word; to affix a seal to an instrument; to affix one's name to a writing.
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To fix or fasten in any way; to attach physically.
Should they [caterpillars] affix them to the leaves of a plant improper for their food.
--Ray. To attach, unite, or connect with; as, names affixed to ideas, or ideas affixed to things; to affix a stigma to a person; to affix ridicule or blame to any one.
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To fix or fasten figuratively; -- with on or upon; as, eyes affixed upon the ground. [Obs.]
--Spenser.Syn: To attach; subjoin; connect; annex; unite.
Wiktionary
Of the function or role of an affix v
(present participle of affix English)
Usage examples of "affixing".
I have been moved by considerations by me deemed sufficient to withhold my authority for affixing the said seal: Now, therefore, be it known that I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, do hereby authorize the Secretary of State to cancel my signature to the instrument aforesaid.
After his return to his ranch, a correspondence had been maintained between the two, Annixter taking the precaution to typewrite his letters, and never affixing his signature, in an excess of prudence.
Sure enough, Lila had booby-trapped a couple of drawers by affixing a strand of hair slyly across the crack.
Achmed rode to the entranceway and seized the banner, affixing it to hi own riding staff.
After his return to his ranch, a correspondence had been maintained between the two, Annixter taking the precaution to typewrite his letters, and never affixing his signature, in an excess of prudence.