fasteners

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Ditto for a man named John Thompson, whose invention helped keep fumbled fasteners from falling on the floor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

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

From BBC • May 8, 2024

Without this protection, water can enter tiny cracks created by the decking fasteners, getting bigger over time.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2024

"Sam," she said, "your shoes are always untied. I think I'll get you some of those sneakers that have fasteners made out of—what is that stuff called, the stuff that sticks together?"

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry