zip-tie
Ratcheting cable strap
A zip-tie is a thin plastic strip with a ratcheting mechanism that locks when the tapered end is threaded through a small box at the other end.
Once tightened, it can't be loosened—only cut off.
Zip-ties bundle cables, secure packages, and serve countless improvised purposes: I zip-tied the broken handle until I could fix it properly.
They're also used as makeshift restraints by police and in less sanctioned contexts.
Fix securely in position
- cinchGuaranteed easy thing
- secureProtected from harm
- bindFasten or obligate
- bundleGathered items tied together
strap · loop · tighten · anchor · affix · attach · clamp · lash
Synthetic textile polymer
- polyamidePolymer linked by amide bonds
- plasticCapable of being molded
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
- thermoplasticHeat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
synthetic · extruded · monofilament · flexible · durable · lightweight · nonconductive · corrosion-resistant
Temporary, improvised substitute
- stopgapTemporary substitute measure
- provisionalConditional and possibly temporary
- improvisedCreated without prior planning
- disposableMade for one use
short-term · removable · expedient · jury-rig · workaround · hack
Locking wrist restraints
- shacklesMetal bonds for prisoners
- hobbleWalk with impaired gait
- detainHold in custody
- immobilizeStop all motion
fasten
Fix securely in position
bundle · strap · loop · tighten · anchor · affix · attach · clamp · lash · truss
nylon
Synthetic textile polymer
- polyamidePolymer linked by amide bonds
- plasticCapable of being molded
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
thermoplastic · synthetic · extruded · monofilament · flexible · durable · lightweight · nonconductive · corrosion-resistant · UV-resistant
makeshift
Temporary, improvised substitute
- stopgapTemporary substitute measure
- provisionalConditional and possibly temporary
- improvisedCreated without prior planning
disposable · short-term · removable · expedient · jury-rig · workaround · hack
handcuffs
Locking wrist restraints
immobilize · prisoner · arrest · security · hostage · abduction · escape
bundle
Gathered items tied together
tidy · group · gather · wrangle · declutter · sort · coil · wrap · stow
retainer
Upfront professional fee
zip-tievelcro strap
Reusable fabric fastener strip
twist tie · bungee cord · rubber band · carabiner · adjustable strap
zip-tievelcro
Fabric fastener using hooks
buckle · drawstring · snap button · snap · hook and eye
zip-tiewire cutters
Tool for severing metal strands
scissors · knife · bolt cutters · snips · release mechanism
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