fastens

Clips or buckles

Fastens is the third-person singular of fasten, meaning to secure or attach something firmly.

You fasten a seatbelt, a button, or a lock.

Something fastens shut, fastens together, or fastens onto a surface: The clasp fastens at the back.

Figuratively, attention or blame fastens on a target: Suspicion fastened on the new employee.

closing

zipper

Toothed closure device

buttonDisc through a hole
snapSudden sharp sound
buckleFrame-and-prong fastener

clasp · velcro · toggle · lace · drawstring · closure · seal · zip · cinch · cord

attaching

buckle

Frame-and-prong fastener

clipCut or attach
claspSecuring device that clicks
hookCurved catching device

snap · pin · button · tie · latch · strap · bind · secure · affix · connect

tightening

screw

Threaded metal fastener

boltThreaded rod for nuts
nutHard-shelled seed
torqueRotational force measurement

clamp · wrench · ratchet · cinch · tension · tighten · twist · brace · vise · grip

Categories

fastensattaches, secures, joins, connects, links
stabilizing verbsbalances, steadies, secures, anchors, braces

Opposites

attachment/securing

fastensunfastens

Releases from attachment

detaches · disconnects · unclasps · releases · unbuckles

tightness/grip

fastensloosens

Decreases tightness or tension

slackens · relaxes · eases

Phrases

fasten your seatbeltsSecure your restraint
fasten upTo close securely
fasten seatbelts
fasten securely
paper fastenerDevice binding loose sheets
snap fastenerPress-together clothing closure

Family

fasten, fastened, fastening, fastener, unfastened, unfastens, unfastening, refastened, refastening

Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G