Definition

A device used to hold or secure two or more objects together, such as screws, bolts, or clips.

Example

The carpenter used a fastener to join the two pieces of wood.

Conversation

Hey, do you have a fastener I can borrow for my project?

Sure! I think I have some screws and nuts in my toolbox.

Thanks! I always forget to pick up those little fasteners when I'm at the store.

No problem! They can be easy to overlook, but they’re super important.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fastener → It is formed from "fast" (from Old English *fæst*, meaning firmly or securely) and "-ener" (a suffix used to indicate a person or thing that performs a specific action). The word "fastener" refers to a device that secures or holds things firmly together.

Memory Tip

Think of something that holds things 'firmly' ('fast') together — that's what a fastener does.

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