All fibula synonyms
fib·u·la
F f noun fibula
- fastener — any of various devices for fastening.
- clamp — A clamp is a device that holds two things firmly together.
- clip — A clip is a small device, usually made of metal or plastic, that is specially shaped for holding things together.
- catch — If you catch a person or animal, you capture them after chasing them, or by using a trap, net, or other device.
- harness — the combination of straps, bands, and other parts forming the working gear of a draft animal. Compare yoke1 (def 1).
- fastening — something that fastens, as a lock or clasp.
- hasp — Houston Automatic Spooling Program
- clasp — If you clasp someone or something, you hold them tightly in your hands or arms.
- grip — the act of grasping; a seizing and holding fast; firm grasp.
- hug — to clasp tightly in the arms, especially with affection; embrace.
- pin — Personal Identification Number
- snap — to make a sudden, sharp, distinct sound; crack, as a whip; crackle.
- clutch — If you clutch at something or clutch something, you hold it tightly, usually because you are afraid or anxious.
- 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.
- clinch — If you clinch something you are trying to achieve, such as a business deal or victory in a contest, you succeed in obtaining it.
- brooch — A brooch is a small piece of jewellery which has a pin at the back so it can be fastened on a dress, blouse, or coat.
- grapple — to hold or make fast to something, as with a grapple.
- clench — When you clench your fist or your fist clenches, you curl your fingers up tightly, usually because you are very angry.
- grasp — to seize and hold by or as if by clasping with the fingers or arms.
- hold — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
- hook — a curved or angular piece of metal or other hard substance for catching, pulling, holding, or suspending something.
- embrace — An act of holding someone closely in one's arms.