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

It’s perfect for tiny screws, fasteners, electronic parts, colorful beads or any other small part or widget you might use in your hobby or craft.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 29, 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