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Meaning of fastening
The primary meaning of "fastening" is the act of making something firmly fixed or secure.
Etymology of fastening
The word "fastening" originates from the Old English word "fæstan," which means "to fix, fasten, or secure"
The word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of making something firmly fixed or secure
Synonyms
securing
fixing
attaching
joining
linking
connecting
tying
binding
clasping
gripping
clasping
hooking
latching
locking
mooring
mounting
nailing
pegging
pinning
riveting
screwing
snapping
stapling
tacking
tethering
tightening
welding
zippering
buckling
clasping
clipping
coupling
harnessing
knotting
lodging
mooring
riveting
strapping
tethering
Definitions
- The act of making something firmly fixed or secure
- * A device or object used to hold or join things together
Usage Examples
- The mechanic used a fastening to secure the loose part
- * She applied a fastening to her dress to keep it from coming undone
- * The company specializes in creating innovative fastenings for industrial applications
Antonyms
loosening
unfastening
untying
unbinding
unclasping
unhooking
unlatching
unlocking
unmooring
unmounting
unpegging
unpinning
unsnapping
unstrapping
untethering
unzipping
unbuckling
unclipping
uncoupling
unharnessing
unknotting
unlodging
unmoving
unrigging
unsecuring