detachers

Tools for disconnecting

Detachers are devices or tools that remove security tags from merchandise.

Retail stores use magnetic detachers or hook detachers to release tags at checkout.

The term also applies more broadly to anything or anyone that separates or unfastens: The detachers on the harness released cleanly.

removal

solvents

Liquids that dissolve substances

separators · looseners · decouplers

mechanical

hooks

Curved catching devices

disconnectors · snaps · clasps · latches · quick-release · pushbuttons · levers · toggles · spring-loaded

security

tags

Identifiers for sorting items

  • sensorsDevices that detect input
  • pinsPointed sewing fasteners
  • hooksCurved catching devices

magnets · anti-theft · retail · shoplifting · alarmed · checkpoint · deactivators · unlocking · countermeasures · lanyards

Opposites
connection action

detachersconnectors

Devices that join things

attachers · joiners · linkers · uniters · couplers

binding function

detachersfasteners

Devices joining materials

clasps · clamps · clips · hooks · latches

joining vs. disjoining

detachersattachers

Those who affix items

fasteners · clampers · hookers · anchors · ties

Phrases
Family

detached, detaches, detacher

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G