fastening
- something that fastens, as a lock or clasp.
Origin of fastening
fasten
- to attach firmly or securely in place; fix securely to something else.
- to make secure, as an article of dress with buttons, clasps, etc., or a door with a lock, bolt, etc.
- to enclose securely, as a person or an animal (usually followed by in): to fasten a monkey in a cage.
- to attach, associate, or connect: to fasten a nickname on someone.
- to direct (the eyes, thoughts, etc.) intently: to fasten one's eyes on a speaker.
- to become fast, fixed, or firm.
- to close firmly or securely; lock: This clasp won't fasten.
- to take a firm hold; seize (usually followed by on or upon): to fasten on an idea.
- to focus attention; concentrate (usually followed by on or upon): His gaze fastened on the jewels.
Origin of fasten
Synonyms for fasten
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Contemporary Examples of fastening
He starts by tying a cable onto the rear axle of the car, fastening the other end to a post.
Historical Examples of fastening
It was pushed to, but not locked, and had no fastening upon it except the lock, in which was the key.
Weighed and WantingGeorge MacDonald
The manner of fastening the ribs to the frame pieces is optional.
Flying MachinesW.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
Evidently the fastening was serving him better than he had dared hope.
The Black BagLouis Joseph Vance
He was giving up hope for Hermione and fastening hope on Vere.
A Spirit in PrisonRobert Hichens
When cooked, remove the cloth and put in a clean one, fastening it as before.
The Skilful CookMary Harrison
fastening
- something that fastens, such as a clasp or lock
fasten
- to make or become fast or secure
- to make or become attached or joined
- to close or become closed by fixing firmly in place, locking, etc
- (tr; foll by in or up) to enclose or imprison
- (tr usually foll by on) to cause (blame, a nickname, etc) to be attached (to); place (on) or impute (to)
- (usually foll by on or upon) to direct or be directed in a concentrated way; fixhe fastened his gaze on the girl
- (intr usually foll by on) take firm hold (of)
Word Origin for fasten
Word Origin and History for fastening
fasten
Old English fæstnian "make fast, firm," also "ratify, betroth," from Proto-Germanic *fastinojanan (cf. Old Frisian festnia "to make firm, bind fast," Old Saxon fastnon, Old High German fastnion, Old Norse fastna "to pledge, betroth"), from *fastuz (see fast (adj.)). Related: Fastened; fastener; fastening.