Synonyms for fastening

Grammar : Noun

Spell : fas-uh-ning, fah-suh-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈfæs ə nɪŋ, ˈfɑ sə-

Définition of fastening

Origin : Old English fæstnian "make fast, firm," also "ratify, betroth," from Proto-Germanic *fastinojanan (cf. Old Frisian festnia "to make firm, bind fast," Old Saxon fastnon, Old High German fastnion, Old Norse fastna "to pledge, betroth"), from *fastuz (see fast (adj.)). Related: Fastened; fastener; fastening.

noun catch

Example sentences :

It was pushed to, but not locked, and had no fastening upon it except the lock, in which was the key.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

The manner of fastening the ribs to the frame pieces is optional.
Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell

Evidently the fastening was serving him better than he had dared hope.
Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance

He was giving up hope for Hermione and fastening hope on Vere.
Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

Two small screw-eyes are placed in the boat, for fastening it to the davits.
Extract from : « Boys' Book of Model Boats » by Raymond Francis Yates

When cooked, remove the cloth and put in a clean one, fastening it as before.
Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison

At the third blow the fastening gave, and the sides fell apart.
Extract from : « Murder Point » by Coningsby Dawson

And then I saw him fastening upon his forehead an image-lens.
Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, October, 1930 » by Various

“Please answer,” said Palla, fastening her gown before the pier glass.
Extract from : « The Crimson Tide » by Robert W. Chambers

Rosina had come over to her and was fastening the hooks of her bodice.
Extract from : « Olive in Italy » by Moray Dalton

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