fastening

noun
UK: /ˈfɑːsənɪŋ/
US: /ˈfæstənɪŋ/

  1. Something that is used to hold two things together.

    1. The fastening on my bag broke, and everything fell out
    2. Check all the fastenings before starting your journey to ensure safety.

  2. The act of closing or joining something.

    1. The fastening of the gate was completed just before the storm hit.
    2. Proper fastening is essential to prevent accidents involving machinery.

Synonyms

closure joining fixture
fastening verb

  1. Present participle of fasten: to close or do up.

    1. She is fastening her seatbelt before starting the car.
    2. He was fastening the gate securely to keep the animals inside the field.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fastening" in English means: Something that is used to hold two things together., The act of closing or joining something..

The phonetic transcription of "fastening" is /ˈfɑːsənɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈfæstənɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fastening": closure, joining, fixture.

Example usage of "fastening": "The fastening on my bag broke, and everything fell out". More examples on the page.