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fastenings

noun

plural of fastening
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  1. yokes
  2. joints
  3. attachments
  4. cords
  5. ties
  6. hookups
Noun
  • Marshall has swapped in more leatherette, which covers just about everything except the metal yokes.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of yokes
Noun
  • These movements take joints through active ranges of motion, lengthening and engaging muscles to support and control movement.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The plains were a far smoother ride, and both our joints and the Jeep’s suspension settled down to coast over kilometres of unbroken grassland.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of joints
Noun
  • One of those emails, provided to the news organizations in July, included PDF attachments of the entire analysis.
    — Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • While the rights were picked up clean and without attachments, the project now has horror legend Sam Raimi and frequent producing partner Rob Tapert on board as producers.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of attachments
Noun
  • Crew members with a seemingly unending supply of keys transported various cords and cables.
    — Sarah Shanfield, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Cat-proof cords and give chew toys instead Some cats love to chomp on power cords.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of cords
Noun
  • In 2017, a dozen Muslim-majority countries severed ties with the emirate, accusing it of sponsoring terror and fomenting chaos around the world.
    — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Wake Forest ties it up Wake Forest responds with a touchdown of its own.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of ties
Noun
  • Following the interrupted hookup, Issa and Paul Baker decide to break up — and Issa declares a ban on future hookups between the housemates.
    — Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Away from Ali, Maro’s playful energy has a taut intensity, while Dalia, donning a sparkly outfit, lets off steam on club dance floors and in casual hookups.
    — Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of hookups
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“Fastenings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastenings. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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