Fastener

Pronunciation: /ˈfæs.tə.nɚ/

Definitions of fastener

noun a device used to secure or hold things together, such as a bolt or a screw

Example Sentences

A1 I need a fastener to hold my papers together.

A2 She used a fastener to secure the loose button on her shirt.

B1 The carpenter used a fastener to attach the shelf to the wall.

B2 The engineer chose the right fastener for the heavy machinery to ensure safety.

C1 The aerospace technician meticulously inspected each fastener on the aircraft for any signs of wear.

C2 The fashion designer created a stunning dress using intricate fasteners and embellishments.

Examples of fastener in a Sentence

formal The engineer used a specialized fastener to secure the components together.

informal Make sure you use the right fastener for the job so things don't fall apart.

slang I need to grab some of those thingamajig fasteners from the hardware store.

figurative Trust is the fastener that holds relationships together.

Grammatical Forms of fastener

• plural: fasteners
• comparative: faster
• superlative: fastest
• present tense: fastens
• future tense: will fasten
• perfect tense: has fastened
• continuous tense: is fastening
• singular: fastener
• positive degree: fast
• infinitive: fasten
• gerund: fastening
• participle: fastened

Origin and Evolution of fastener

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'fastener' originated from the Middle English word 'fastnen' which came from the Old English word 'fæstnian' meaning to make fast or firm.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fastener' has evolved to encompass a wide range of objects or devices used to secure or hold things together, such as screws, bolts, and clips.