Definition

A person or device that connects or fastens things together.

Example

The attacher helped secure the banner to the wall for the event.

Conversation

I need to find a good attacher for my poster.

What do you mean by that?

You know, something to help stick it on the wall without damage.

Oh, I see! You could use some double-sided tape or a special attacher for that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Attacher is formed from "attacher" (from Old French, meaning to fasten or bind) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). The word "attacher" refers to a person who fastens or binds something.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'fastens' or 'binds' things together — that's what an 'attacher' does.

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