fastener

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Recent Examples of fastener Inspired by Velcro, the original hook-and-loop fastener invented in 1948 by Swiss engineer George de Mestral, the novel product enables structural components to be securely connected and easily separated when needed. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastener
Noun
  • The stand collar provides extra protection for the neck, while zippered hand pockets are ideal for keeping your hands warm.
    Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Whether its a bad case of bedhead, friction from a hood or collar, or a complete surprise attack, just about everyone has dealt with hair matting.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Dolphins would never willingly take on almost $80 million in dead space, and the team has also not shown any signs of even benching the star quarterback, much less cutting ties with him altogether.
    Drew VonScio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • These cable ties come in a pack of 24 and can be used over and over again.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Inside, hold-down straps, water-resistant storage, and multiple accessory pockets add to its organized feel.
    Julie Loffredi, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • These hold-down test-firings are typically one of the final milestones in a Starship launch campaign before SpaceX moves the rocket to the launch pad.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • New members of Congress would also be required to divest their individual stock holdings after swearing in.
    Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
  • German-style food, beer, live music, stein holding competition and more.
    Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025

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“Fastener.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastener. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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