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
  • Look at the jagged lines, the geometric shapes, the neon colour schemes, the tall collars, the billowing short sleeves.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • The collar makes your entire outfit look polished, even when styled with slouchy jeans.
    — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Definition of collar
Noun
  • The most fascinating quarter-final tie for me, given that Switzerland denied us an ​all-South American affair between Argentina​ and Colombia.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • González has witnessed the ties between Mexico and its emigrants abroad evolve over four decades, starting as a young consular officer in the administration of Mexican President Carlos Salinas de Gortari.
    — Alfredo Corchado, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 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
  • The collection is among the most significant private holdings of European art assembled in the 21st century, and was gifted to the museum in 2024.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 16 July 2026
  • The gift nearly doubles the Clark’s holdings of sculpture, and includes highlights like a pair of bronze sculptures of rearing horses by Fernandino Tacca.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of holding

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