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fastener

fas·te·ner

UK/ˈfɑːsənə/ US/ˈfɑːsnə/ uncommon

noun

1.

a person who fastens or makes fast

  • “he found the door fastened and wondered who the fastener was”
2.

restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

Synonyms

Origin

From fasten + -er.

Phrases

  • diaper fastener
  • hook-and-loop fastener
  • hook-and-pile fastener
  • nappy fastener
  • paper fastener
  • pop fastener
  • slide fastener
  • snap fastener

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