fastener

Meanings

• noun

  A device used to hold two or more objects together, typically by threading a rod or bolt through holes in the objects and securing it with a nut or screw.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfæsnɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

clasp

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Rhymes

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chiseler , dissolver , flounder , muller , pounder , repealer , solver , thundering

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Variants

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fasten , fastened , fastener , fasteners , fastening , fastens , slide fastener , slide fasteners , zip fastener

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Forms

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fasteners, fastener's, fastest, faster

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Etymology

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From Old French 'faistener', from 'faist' meaning 'to make, do' and the suffix '-er' meaning 'one who does'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest nut and bolt were made in Sweden in 1990. The nut was 8.3 feet in diameter and weighed 25 tons, while the bolt was 12.6 feet long and weighed 27 tons.

2. The first known use of a fastener was a bone pin used by Neanderthals around 100,000 BC.

3. The term 'fastener' was first used in English in the 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. screw: A type of fastener that consists of a cylindrical threaded rod that is turned into a hole to secure two objects together.

2. bolt: A type of fastener that consists of a rod with a head on one end and a threaded shank on the other end, used to secure two objects together with the help of a nut.

3. nut: A circular component with a threaded interior that is used to secure a bolt or screw to an object.

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Culture

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Fasteners have been used since ancient times for various purposes such as holding together structures, clothing, and weapons. They have been made from a variety of materials including bone, wood, stone, metal, and plastic. Fasteners have played an important role in many historical events and have been featured in literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "fastener"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bolt being threaded into a nut and tightened with a wrench.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fastener' with the image of a screw or a bolt and nut.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Fasten Your Seatbelts' to remember the word 'fastener'.

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