Fastener

//ˈfæsənɚ// noun

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

Etymology

From fasten + -er.

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