Refastening: meaning, definitions and examples
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refastening
[ ˌriːˈfæstənɪŋ ]
action of securing
Refastening refers to the act of securing something again, often to restore its intended position or attachment. It is commonly used in contexts where an item needs to be tightened or fastened again after it has become loose or detached.
Synonyms
attach, fasten again, secure, tighten.
Examples of usage
- I had to refasten my shoelaces before the race.
- The mechanic is refastening the engine cover after the inspection.
- She is refastening her scarf to keep warm.
Translations
Translations of the word "refastening" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reafirmação
🇮🇳 फिर से जोड़ना
🇩🇪 Wiederbefestigung
🇮🇩 pengencangan kembali
🇺🇦 перезакріплення
🇵🇱 ponowne mocowanie
🇯🇵 再固定
🇫🇷 refixation
🇪🇸 reafirmación
🇹🇷 yeniden sabitleme
🇰🇷 재조정
🇸🇦 إعادة تثبيت
🇨🇿 znovu upevnění
🇸🇰 opätovné upevnenie
🇨🇳 重新固定
🇸🇮 ponovno pritrjevanje
🇮🇸 afturfesting
🇰🇿 қайта бекіту
🇬🇪 მეორედ დამაგრება
🇦🇿 təkrar möhkəmləndirmə
🇲🇽 reestructuración
Etymology
The term 'refastening' is derived from the prefix 're-', which indicates a repetition or return to a previous state, combined with 'fasten', originating from the Old English 'fæstan', meaning 'to make firm or secure'. The act of fastening relates to a long history of ensuring that objects are held together securely, dating back to ancient practices where materials such as leather, metal, or fabric were used in various forms of fastening techniques. The evolution of the word in modern English highlights its adaptability in various contexts, particularly in mechanics and fashion, where the need to secure items was essential.