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fastening

[ fas-uh-ning, fah-suh- ]

noun

  1. something that fastens, as a lock or clasp.


fastening

/ ˈ´Úɑ˲õÉ™²Ôɪŋ /

noun

  1. something that fastens, such as a clasp or lock
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of fastening1

Middle English word dating back to 1125–75; fasten, -ing 1
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When she started fastening his bow tie, she says she noticed his trousers were "partially lowered".

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Soon, the railings of the bridge were so crammed that new locks could only be attached by fastening them to the existing ones.

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Kondo brought garments to life, like kites in the sky with voluminous silhouettes created by fastening and unfastening buttons.

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Louise was fastening her skirt at the waist, though she has no waist.

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“Incorrect shelf fastening can cause damage to both the bookcase and the contents on display, creating a potential safety risk for yourself and your loved ones,†he says.

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