| Main Entry: | fastener |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | holder |
Synonyms: |
bolt, buckle, button, catch, clasp, fastening, latch, lock, rivet, screw, snap |
| Main Entry: | anchor |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | something used to hold another thing securely |
Synonyms: |
ballast, bower, comfort, defense, fastener, foothold, grapnel, grappling iron, grip, hold, hook, kedge, mainstay, mooring, mud hook, pillar, protection, safeguard, security, staff, stay, support |
| Main Entry: | attachment |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | fastening |
Synonyms: |
adapter, bond, clamp, connection, connector, coupling, fastener, joint, junction, link, tie |
| Main Entry: | binding |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | cover; something which fastens |
Synonyms: |
adhesive, belt, fastener, jacket, tie, wrapper |
| Main Entry: | bolt |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | lock; part of lock |
Synonyms: |
bar, brad, catch, coupling, dowel, fastener, lag, latch, lock, nut, padlock, peg, pin, pipe, rivet, rod, screw, skewer, sliding bar, spike, stake, staple, stud |
Antonyms: |
key |
| Main Entry: | closure |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | plug, seal |
Synonyms: |
blockade, bolt, bung, cap, cork, fastener, latch, lid, obstruction, occludent, occlusion, padlock, stop, stopper, stopple, tampon, tap |
Antonyms: |
opening |
| Main Entry: | hardware |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | tools; fittings, especially made of metal |
Synonyms: |
accouterments, appliances, fasteners, fixtures, household furnishings, housewares, implements, ironware, kitchenware, metalware, plumbing, utensils |
| Main Entry: | tie |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | fastening |
Synonyms: |
attachment, band, bandage, bond, brace, connection, cord, fastener, fetter, gag, hookup, joint, knot, ligament, ligature, link, network, nexus, outfit, rope, strap, string, tackle, tie-in, tie-up, yoke, zipper |
| Main Entry: | fastening |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | catch |
Synonyms: |
clasp, fastener, hook, lock |
| Main Entry: | hairpin |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | hair fastener |
Synonyms: |
barrette, bobby pin, clasp, fastener, hair clip, pin |