Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for fastening

fastening

noun as in catch

Strong matches

Discover More

Example Sentences

People should heed the lessons from this modest earthquake, Dolan said, and take action to prepare for future ones, such as buying extra water for their homes and workplaces and securing spaces, such as fastening bookshelves to walls.

Soon, the railings of the bridge were so crammed that new locks could only be attached by fastening them to the existing ones.

From BBC

Kondo brought garments to life, like kites in the sky with voluminous silhouettes created by fastening and unfastening buttons.

Louise was fastening her skirt at the waist, though she has no waist.

“Incorrect shelf fastening can cause damage to both the bookcase and the contents on display, creating a potential safety risk for yourself and your loved ones,” he says.

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement