fasteners

noun

plural of fastener
as in holdings

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  1. holdings
  2. ties
  3. collars
Noun
  • Swallow added that early results from Diamond Creek and the company’s broader Idaho holdings suggest the region could help support future domestic production, although further testing remains necessary.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
  • Monro describes its holdings as a family of 16 regional brands, and that word—regional—is the whole game.
    — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 23 July 2026
Definition of holdings
Noun
  • As California’s population grew, the trees were logged to provide wood for everything from fence posts to railroad ties to houses.
    — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • The series of agreements aimed at establishing diplomatic ties between Israel and its neighbors in the Middle East.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Definition of ties
Noun
  • For instance, in the early 18th century, students wore colorful garb, often sporting bright greens and yellows or blue coats with red collars, per Eton College’s official website.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
  • The pate uses trim such as collars and tails, which are double smoked, much like classic barbecue burnt ends.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of collars
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