fastener

noun

Definition of fastenernext
as in collar

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Recent Examples of fastener Push on it and the load distributes across the whole shell instead of finding the weakest fastener. — New Atlas, 1 July 2026 The humble fastener has enthralled Chamberlain for years—so much so that a tattoo of a singular button is etched into her upper arm. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026 The bodyguard choker is a stylish accessory made of faux leather featuring the lady Bey charm and adjustable buckle fastener for a personalized fit. — Caché McClay, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026 Born in Grosse Point, Michigan, Stevens’ father was an architect and his mother was a math teacher whose family had started a sizable fastener business in the auto industry in the early 1900s. — Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026 The sight led him to imagine a new kind of fastener, one that wouldn’t rely on knots or glue. — Carl Zimmer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025 And new for the season, the brand presented a family of grainy leather and lightweight suede flap bags — in small and mini styles and sizes — with the signature H fastener. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025 Thrills & Chills Pet Banana Costume The main part of this costume — the banana peel — wraps around her neck and stomach and is secured with a stretchy hook and loop fastener. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025 That’s because the power supply is too close to the edge of the case to put a fastener there. — Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastener
  1. collar
  2. tie
  3. hold-down
  4. holding
Noun
  • The super soft, breathable material molds to your foot, while the collar is designed to rest on top of your skin loosely, without that tight, digging in feeling.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Soft lines and curves now coexist with angled shoulders and straight collars.
    — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of collar
Noun
  • Investors have increasingly scrutinized the chipmaker’s expanding financial ties with major AI customers.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • China, which appointed an ambassador to the Taliban government in December 2023, has deepened its economic ties, with Chinese companies becoming major players in Afghan oil, copper and lithium extraction.
    — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of tie
Noun
  • Other modifications include a one-piece floor, improved hold-down handles and reduced bulk, Steber said.
    — Jack Dura, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Inside, hold-down straps, water-resistant storage, and multiple accessory pockets add to its organized feel.
    — Julie Loffredi, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Definition of hold-down
Noun
  • Lake County Forest Preserves holdings are poised to expand with the approval on Wednesday of a bond issue of up to $35 million to fund mostly land purchases.
    — Mick Zawislak, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • She is additionally charged with stewarding the museum’s holding of paintings and drawings, including the Fisher Collection, and will work to foster the museum’s audience and community engagement.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of holding

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