noun
- a device used to join, close, or secure two or more things together
Examples
- The zipper is a common type of fastener used on jackets and bags.
- She struggled with the tiny fasteners on her daughter’s dress.
- The carpenter used metal fasteners to secure the wooden boards.
- Button fasteners are traditional closures for shirts and coats.
- Velcro fasteners make it easy for children to put on their shoes.
- The safety pin served as a temporary fastener for the torn fabric.