Fasteners: meaning, definitions and examples
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fasteners
[ ˈfæsənərz ]
construction
Fasteners are devices used to join or secure two or more objects together quickly and easily. They come in various shapes and sizes, such as screws, bolts, nuts, and rivets.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The carpenter used different fasteners to assemble the furniture quickly.
- She needed to buy some fasteners to fix the loose screws in the door.
clothing
Fasteners are items like buttons, zippers, or snaps that are used to close or secure clothing. They are essential for keeping garments in place and ensuring a proper fit.
Synonyms
buckles, closures, fastenings, snaps
Examples of usage
- She struggled to fasten the zipper on her dress.
- The tailor replaced the missing button with a new fastener.
Translations
Translations of the word "fasteners" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fixadores
🇮🇳 फास्टनर्स
🇩🇪 Befestigungsmittel
🇮🇩 pengencang
🇺🇦 кріплення
🇵🇱 elementy złączne
🇯🇵 留め具
🇫🇷 attaches
🇪🇸 sujetadores
🇹🇷 bağlantı elemanları
🇰🇷 패스너
🇸🇦 المثبتات
🇨🇿 spojovací materiál
🇸🇰 upevňovacie prvky
🇨🇳 紧固件
🇸🇮 pritrdilni elementi
🇮🇸 festingar
🇰🇿 бекіткіштер
🇬🇪 სამაგრები
🇦🇿 bağlayıcılar
🇲🇽 sujetadores
Word origin
The term 'fasteners' originated in the late 19th century, derived from the verb 'fasten,' which has Old English and Germanic roots. Fasteners have been essential in various industries, including construction, manufacturing, and fashion, for securely connecting different components.
See also: fastened, fastener, fastening, fastenings, unfasten, unfastening.