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fastening

[ fas-uh-ning, fah-suh- ]
/ ˈfæs ə nɪŋ, ˈfɑ sə- /
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noun

something that fastens, as a lock or clasp.

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Origin of fastening

Middle English word dating back to 1125–75; see origin at fasten, -ing1

Words nearby fastening

fast-count, fast-cut, fast day, fasten, fastener, fastening, fast fashion, fast follower, fast food, fast-fooder, fast forward
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Words related to fastening

lock, fastener, clasp, hook

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British Dictionary definitions for fastening

fastening
/ (ˈfɑːsənɪŋ) /

noun

something that fastens, such as a clasp or lock
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