All fastening synonyms
fas·ten·ing
F f noun fastening
- lock — a tress, curl, or ringlet of hair.
- fastener — any of various devices for fastening.
- clasp — If you clasp someone or something, you hold them tightly in your hands or arms.
- hook — a curved or angular piece of metal or other hard substance for catching, pulling, holding, or suspending something.
- tie — to bind, fasten, or attach with a cord, string, or the like, drawn together and knotted: to tie a tin can on a dog's tail.
- closure — The closure of a place such as a business or factory is the permanent ending of the work or activity there.
- clip — A clip is a small device, usually made of metal or plastic, that is specially shaped for holding things together.
- buckle — A buckle is a piece of metal or plastic attached to one end of a belt or strap, which is used to fasten it.
- button — Buttons are small hard objects sewn on to shirts, coats, or other pieces of clothing. You fasten the clothing by pushing the buttons through holes called buttonholes.
- zipper — Also called slide fastener. a device used for fastening clothing, valises, etc., consisting of two toothed tracks or spiral metal or plastic coils, each bordering one of two edges to be joined, and a piece that either interlocks or separates them when pulled.
- press stud — snap fastener.
- hook and eye — a two-piece clothes fastener, usually of metal, consisting of a hook that catches onto a loop or bar.
- snap — to make a sudden, sharp, distinct sound; crack, as a whip; crackle.
- pin — Personal Identification Number
- latch — a device for holding a door, gate, or the like, closed, consisting basically of a bar falling or sliding into a catch, groove, hole, etc.
- catch — If you catch a person or animal, you capture them after chasing them, or by using a trap, net, or other device.
- zip — zip code.
- popper — Sir Karl (Raimund) [rey-muh nd] /ˈreɪ mənd/ (Show IPA), 1902–1994, British philosopher, born in Austria.
adjective fastening
- connecting — joined or linked; linking two things