fastening Definition
- 1a device or piece of material that is used to hold two things together or in place
- 2the action of attaching or securing something
Using fastening: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fastening" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I need a fastening to keep the lid on the box.
Example
The dress has a zip fastening at the back.
Example
The fastening on his bag broke and everything fell out.
fastening Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with fastening
fasten one's seat belt
to attach one's seat belt in a vehicle
Example
Please fasten your seat belt, we are about to take off.
fasten one's eyes on
to look at someone or something with intense concentration
Example
She fastened her eyes on the painting, trying to decipher its meaning.
fasten on/onto
to become very interested in or attracted to something
Example
He fastened onto the idea of starting his own business and never looked back.
Summary: fastening in Brief
A 'fastening' [ˈfæsnɪŋ] is a device or material used to hold two things together or in place. It can also refer to the action of attaching or securing something. Examples include zips, buttons, and clasps. Phrases like 'fasten one's seat belt' and 'fasten one's eyes on' are common idiomatic expressions. The formal synonyms for 'fastening' include 'attachment', 'connector', and 'fixing'.
