fasteners

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Small amounts of iron from parts such as rivets and other fasteners mix into the recycled metal.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

The crew blow-torched the fasteners and released the cables that held the crane to the ship, while workers on land laid temporary rails across the wharf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

"I was finding a lot of missing fasteners, a lot of bent parts, sometimes even missing parts."

From BBC • May 8, 2024

The mid-length swim shorts are made from printed recycled polyester and have adjustable side fasteners.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2024

Our teacher fumbled urgently with the neck fasteners on his aviator helmet.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith