fastener

English

/ˈfæsənɚ/, /ˈfɑːsənə/, /ˈfɐːsɘnɘ/

noun
Definitions
  • Something or someone that fastens.
  • Mechanically, any device that fastens; especially, a collective term for items such as screws, nuts, washers, clasps, bolts and the like.

Etymology

Affix from English fasten.

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