noun ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Something or someone that fastens.
2. 2
   restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place wordnet
3. 3
   Something or someone that fastens.; Mechanically, any device that fastens; especially, a collective term for items such as screws, nuts, washers, clasps, bolts and the like.
4. 4
   a person who fastens or makes fast wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

fasteningadhesiveaffixationanchorannexationattachment

Example

More examples

"Push buttons are a practical fastener for children's clothes."

Etymology

From fasten + -er.

Related phrases

diaper fastenerhook-and-loop fastenerhook-and-pile fastenernappy fastenerpaper fastenerpop fastenerslide fastenersnap fastenerzip fastener

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