fastening
noun
fas·ten·ing
ˈfa-sᵊn-iŋ 
ˈfas-niŋ
Examples of fastening in a Sentence
a coat with button and loop fastenings
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The Dutch brand unveiled a new collaboration with Agbobly, a woman’s low-rise flare jean with a detachable corset with button fastening.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
The coat is characterized by its three strap fastenings in leather.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 30 Dec. 2025
Regular inspection and adjustment of fastening mechanisms help ensure that covers remain secure throughout the winter.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
At its previous Gallatin facility, the company produced structural screws, nails and its Quik Drive collated fastening systems.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
The coat is characterized by its three strap fastenings in leather.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 30 Dec. 2025
Regular inspection and adjustment of fastening mechanisms help ensure that covers remain secure throughout the winter.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
At its previous Gallatin facility, the company produced structural screws, nails and its Quik Drive collated fastening systems.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2025
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“Fastening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fastening. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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