A thing which fastens something (in various senses of the verb); esp. a device for closing or securing something, a fastener. Formerly also: †a…

That which closes or makes fast, a fastening.

Something that fixes a thing in place, or to something else; a fastener, a clasp.

A device, substance, etc., that serves to fasten something (in various senses of the verb); esp. a device for closing or securing something, a…

Something used to fasten or secure something; a fastening. Obsolete.

Something used to fasten or bind things together; a fastening. Obsolete (English regional in later use).

Grasp, hold; a fastening. Obsolete.

The part or means by which anything is closed or fastened; a fastening, attachment. Obsolete.

A binding, fastening, connection, link. Obsolete. rare.

Extended and technical uses. Any of various things resembling an agraffe in form or function, esp. an object or device that serves to bridge, join…

A device that closes or secures something; a fastening.

concrete. A brace, a fastening; that which is buckled on.

A contrivance for fastening something, a catch.

a fastening used on clothes (esp. oilskins) to make them windproof or waterproof, consisting of a rope or cord tied around the waist, sleeves, or…