FASTENINGS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

fastenings

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plural of fastening

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Forest Service officials, their patience having long evaporated, arrived in force, handcuffing and hauling the occupiers out by the yokes of their flannels, then bulldozing the camp.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
His shirts also featured yokes and wider cuffs, a departure from the norm at the time.

— Alan Gionet, CBS News, 16 June 2026

Definition of yokes

Noun

Grab your soft brush and gently sweep any dust out of hard-to-reach crevices (think carved detailing, small corners, or shelving joints).

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026
Rather than focusing only on muscles, joints, or appearance, researchers are increasingly examining the interconnected systems that influence movement, recovery, inflammation, and long-term mobility.

— Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of joints

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Use tools like dusters, microfiber cloths, or vacuum attachments for quick and easy cleaning.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
There’s also an impressive discount on this Wavytalk hair drying system that comes with different attachments to help style your hair into the salon-quality blowout of your dreams.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

Definition of attachments

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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

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