ALL meanings of fastening
fas·ten·ing
F f - noun fastening something that fastens, as a lock or clasp. 1
- verb with object fastening to attach firmly or securely in place; fix securely to something else. 1
- verb with object fastening to make secure, as an article of dress with buttons, clasps, etc., or a door with a lock, bolt, etc. 1
- verb with object fastening to enclose securely, as a person or an animal (usually followed by in): to fasten a monkey in a cage. 1
- verb with object fastening to attach, associate, or connect: to fasten a nickname on someone. 1
- verb with object fastening to direct (the eyes, thoughts, etc.) intently: to fasten one's eyes on a speaker. 1
- verb without object fastening to become fast, fixed, or firm. 1
- verb without object fastening to close firmly or securely; lock: This clasp won't fasten. 1
- verb without object fastening to take a firm hold; seize (usually followed by on or upon): to fasten on an idea. 1
- verb without object fastening to focus attention; concentrate (usually followed by on or upon): His gaze fastened on the jewels. 1
- noun fastening A device that closes or secures something. 1
- countable noun fastening A fastening is something such as a clasp or zip that you use to fasten something and keep it shut. 0
- noun fastening something that fastens, such as a clasp or lock 0
- noun fastening the act or way of making something fast, or secure 0
- noun fastening anything used to fasten; bolt, clasp, hook, lock, button, etc. 0
- noun fastening a hook or similar restraint used to fasten things together. 0
- verb fastening Present participle of to fasten. 0