fastener

noun

Definition of fastenernext
as in collar

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Recent Examples of fastener For example, a robot may need to determine whether a fastener has clicked into place while assembling a component. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastener
  1. collar
  2. tie
  3. hold-down
  4. holding
Noun
  • The original runway design featured tiny, sculptural antlers protruding from the collar, though these appear to have been removed for Jenner’s red-carpet outing.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The Solebox x Timberland Premium 6-Inch Boot maintains all of the shoe’s classic components including its padded leather collar, double-sole design and metal hardware, but drapes the entire upper in a premium brown pony hair.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of collar
Noun
  • Democratic men have been hard at work on their public image since the 2024 election, largely distancing themselves from the MAGA look and its too-large suits and extra-wide ties.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Chan — who immigrated to the city from Hong Kong at age 13 and has deep ties to its large Chinese and immigrant communities — was a community and legislative aide for years, including for then-Dist.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 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
  • Arm does have solid demand from hyperscalers, particularly Muse, a portfolio holding of Meta Platforms .
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • At the suggestion by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the younger Gerning donated his holdings to the Duchy of Nassau; they were subsequently split up into three museums and then transferred to the city of Wiesbaden in 1900.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of holding

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“Fastener.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastener. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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