fastening
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of fastening
Middle English word dating back to 1125–75; see origin at fasten, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Saturday's action was thwarted by wind, waves and an issue with the cockpit canopy's latch not fastening.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Visitors also encountered the phonograph and early mechanical fastening devices that foreshadowed later developments in clothing closures.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
Arciga fastens the headset over his black beanie and enables “Do Not Disturb” on his iPhone, before fastening the phone to his head to record.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
“Incorrect shelf fastening can cause damage to both the bookcase and the contents on display, creating a potential safety risk for yourself and your loved ones,” he says.
From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024
Crane-man stood aside while Ajima lifted the lid of the container and closed it again, fastening it with the straw bobble and braided loop.
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
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