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Definition of fastener

fastener

/ˈfæs.ən.ɚ/
fas · ten · er
Plural:fasteners
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fastener Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A hardware device or attachment used to mechanically join or affix two or more objects together, such as a bolt, screw, nail, button, or zipper.

Example

"The engineers debated which type of metal fastener would provide the most stability for the bridge's suspension cables."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'fasten' (from Old English 'fæstnian', meaning to make fast or firm) combined with the agent suffix '-er'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fastener. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fastener
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