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Synonyms for fastening

  • noun

Most common

fixing fastener holdfast tie snap closure attachment affixture

All synonyms

Noun

1. Fastener

fastener, holdfast, fixing

Other

closure, tie, snap, attachment, bond, affixture

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    A hook or similar restraint used to fasten things together; fastener.

Forms

Plural
fastenings → fasteners, holdfasts, fixings, closures…

Choose the right word

Fastening, Latch or Catch?

A latch or catch is an accessible fastening designed to be easily movable, and simply to secure against accidental opening of the door, cover, etc.

J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)

Example sentences

  • fixing I'm fixing the radio which I found on my way home.
  • fastener Snaps are a practical fastener for children's clothing.
  • tie I'm sorry, sir, but a jacket and tie are required.
  • snap Snap out of it! You haven't done a thing all week.
  • closure The plant's closure spelt disaster for the town.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
fasteningfalling
fixingfalling
fastenerfalling
holdfastfalling
tiesteady
snaprising

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters
tie1
4 letters
bond1, snap1
6 letters
fixing2
7 letters
closure2
8 letters
fastener3, holdfast2
9 letters
affixture
10 letters
attachment3

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (fixing2 = 2 syllables).