coapt

(ˌkəʊˈæpt)

vb (tr)

to secure; fit together

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co•apt

(koʊˈæpt)

v.t.

to join or adjust (separate parts) to one another: to coapt the edges of a wound.

[1560–70; < Latin coapt(āre) <aptāre to put into position]

co`ap•ta′tion, n.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Verb	1.	coapt - cause to adhere; "The wounds were coapted" conglutinate fill up, close - fill or stop up; "Can you close the cracks with caulking?"
	2.	coapt - fit tightly and fasten fasten, fix, secure - cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man"

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