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

Hong Kong is famous for its use of the scaffolding, which is erected by tying bamboo poles together with nylon fasteners.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

When this happens, the fasteners holding down your expensive composite decking lose their gripping power.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2024

He reached up and snapped the fasteners shut once more.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty