stick fast

To be very firmly or securely affixed to a spot or to something else. Used especially in passive constructions. I tried slamming on the gas, but the car was stuck fast in the mud. Just use a tiny dollop of this glue, and the piece will stick fast to where it broke off the vase.

stick ˈfast

be firmly fixed in a place and unable to move or be moved: The boat was stuck fast in the mud.

See also: fast, stick

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Tenders are invited for Supply of adhesive stick fast, adhesive household packing, packing of 30 gms.

Supply of adhesive stick fast, adhesive household packing, packing of 30 gms

To leave it longer means possible complications and it will stick fast at the surface causing more pain.

Gallery

The top of our road is nothing short of a nightmare for all the mums with their pushchairs and younger children in tow, on the way to school, and now that it has been raining it won't be too long before said leaves stick fast to the pavements and are impossible to remove efficiently.

Letter: When will the leaves be cleared?

The foams also stick fast to the surrounding material, providing good vibration absorption.

Flexible PUR molded foams for electrical devices

Mr Brown must stick fast to his original vision and ensure that the exodus from London is much more than a paper-exercise.

Birmingham Post Comment: Iron wills collide

For thy arrows stick fast in me, and thy hand presses me sorely.

Conversations with Birds

Lawmakers tell Arkansas Business that they plan to stick fast to the intent of the amendment.

Legislators: stay focused

She said: "I want to stressto you that we will stick fast to our principles and values.