fastening
Way of joining
A fastening is something that holds things together or closed—a button, zipper, clasp, buckle, latch, or similar device.
The word covers any mechanism that secures one thing to another: The fastening on her necklace broke.
Fastening also names the act itself: the fastening of seatbelts before takeoff.
Toothed closure device
- buttonDisc through a hole
- snapSudden sharp sound
- buckleFrame-and-prong fastener
- velcroFabric fastener using hooks
clasp · toggle · drawstring · lace · tie · strap · belt · hasp
Bonding substance
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
- tapeAdhesive strip on roll
- velcroFabric fastener using hooks
- adhesiveMaterial that bonds objects
cement · sealant · paste · resin · superglue · fixative · putty · mortar
Threaded metal fastener
- boltThreaded rod for nuts
- nutHard-shelled seed
- nailMetal fastener or keratin plate
- rivetHeaded pin hammered flat
washer · anchor · bracket · hinge · clip · clamp · staple · cotter
Protected from harm
zipper
Toothed closure device
velcro · clasp · toggle · drawstring · lace · tie · strap · belt · hasp · latch
glue
Bonding substance
adhesive · cement · sealant · paste · resin · superglue · fixative · putty · mortar · caulk
screw
Threaded metal fastener
rivet · washer · anchor · bracket · hinge · clip · clamp · staple · cotter · dowel
secure
Protected from harm
affix · attach · bind · anchor · clamp · grip · clinch · seal · fix · join
stitch
Thread loop in fabric
lace · tie · grommet · eyelet · thread · needle · bobbin · thimble · basting · hemming
welding
Heat-fusing metal pieces
laminating · riveting · bolting · stitching · lashing · splicing · coupling · binding · clamping · pinning
- restrainingconstraining, restricting, limiting, confining, curbing
- fasteningattaching, tying, clamping, screwing, bolting
- mechanic skillsauto mechanics, machining, welding, toolmaking, hydraulics
- Anchoringmooring, docking, tethering, securing, boat anchor
- connectionslink, links, connect, connection, tie
- clothing actionsdressing, donning, wearing, buttoning, zipping
fasteningunfastening
Opening what was secured
detaching · disconnecting · loosening · undoing · unclasping
fasteningrelease
To let go
looseness · separation · detachment · disconnection · freedom