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fastening

[ˈfæsnɪŋ]

fastening Definition

  • 1a device or piece of material that is used to hold two things together or in place
  • 2the action of attaching or securing something

Using fastening: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fastening" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I need a fastening to keep the lid on the box.

  • Example

    The dress has a zip fastening at the back.

  • Example

    The fastening on his bag broke and everything fell out.

fastening Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fastening

Phrases with fastening

  • to attach one's seat belt in a vehicle

    Example

    Please fasten your seat belt, we are about to take off.

  • fasten one's eyes on

    to look at someone or something with intense concentration

    Example

    She fastened her eyes on the painting, trying to decipher its meaning.

  • fasten on/onto

    to become very interested in or attracted to something

    Example

    He fastened onto the idea of starting his own business and never looked back.

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Summary: fastening in Brief

A 'fastening' [ˈfæsnɪŋ] is a device or material used to hold two things together or in place. It can also refer to the action of attaching or securing something. Examples include zips, buttons, and clasps. Phrases like 'fasten one's seat belt' and 'fasten one's eyes on' are common idiomatic expressions. The formal synonyms for 'fastening' include 'attachment', 'connector', and 'fixing'.