fastener

[ fas-uh-ner, fah-suh- ]

noun

1. any of various devices for fastening. fastening.
2. any of various devices, as a snap or hook and eye, for holding together two objects or parts sometimes required to be separate, as two edges or flaps of a piece of clothing.
3. a worker who fastens things together.

Other Words From

• un·fasten·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of fastener¹

First recorded in 1620–30; fasten + -er ¹

Example Sentences

I use needle noses on a multitool to do things other than turn bolts more often, and when I do use a multitool on fasteners, it’s in circumstances where I’m not overly concerned about rounding said bolts.

From Outside Online

The “hook” side of those fasteners is particularly aggressive at pilling fabrics.

From Outside Online

One study even found that a well-laced shoe, compared to an elastic fastener, can prevent running injuries in some people.

From Popular-Science

The key thing to look for here is a fastener and the base of the ear flaps which has a hook, tie, or another fastener underneath your chin.

From Popular-Science

These bibs are BPA-free and feature built-in neck fasteners that can be adjustable up to four sizes.

From Popular-Science

Midwest Fastener Corp Michigan-based company that supplies fasteners to the hardware store, home center, and industrial markets.

From The Daily Beast

Fasten the sheets together at the top left hand corner with a paper fastener, the pointed ends of the fastener being at the top.

From Project Gutenberg

It paused before the door, and in another instant a wary hand was at work upon the fastener.

From Project Gutenberg

A snap fastener will hold the flap over the tools so they won't fall out.

From Project Gutenberg

Its double-tongued fastener was twisted far awry, as if it had been wrenched away by violence.

From Project Gutenberg

His dinner is his best devotion; he is a terrible fastener on a piece of beef, and sweats at it more than at his labor.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• latch
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