fastening
noun
fas·ten·ing ˈfas-niŋ 
ˈfa-sᵊn-iŋ
: something that fastens : fastener
Example Sentences
a coat with button and loop fastenings
Recent Examples on the Web Her coat was an edge-to-edge design with a fastening in lime silk tweed, the same material with which Angela Kelly designed the Queen's matching hat. 
Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 Topping off the whole package is a white strap made from sculpted rubber with a Velcro fastening. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 July 2022 The pajama set has a three-button fastening on the top’s chest. Chris Smith, BGR, 13 Feb. 2022 The finishing touches included 9ct gold button fastening. Allyson Portee, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2021 Some cracks result from normal settling while other seemingly serious issues, such as a balcony separating from its exterior fastening, might not signify larger structural problems, Gunter said. Ron Hurtibise, sun-sentinel.com, 5 July 2021 With a secure screw fastening, the cable bracelets elevate industrial chic with Continental nous. Kate Matthams, Forbes, 12 June 2021 The simple upper, crafted from a combination of durable beige nylon and suede, feature hook-and-loop fastening straps for a secure fit; and the solid tonal soles, measuring 45 mm, completes the monochrome look and offers the ultimate comfort. Angela Lei, Forbes, 15 June 2021 All the fastening on the jacket is done using polyester straps. Alden Wicker, Wired, 22 Apr. 2021 See More
Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 Topping off the whole package is a white strap made from sculpted rubber with a Velcro fastening. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 July 2022 The pajama set has a three-button fastening on the top’s chest. Chris Smith, BGR, 13 Feb. 2022 The finishing touches included 9ct gold button fastening. Allyson Portee, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2021 Some cracks result from normal settling while other seemingly serious issues, such as a balcony separating from its exterior fastening, might not signify larger structural problems, Gunter said. Ron Hurtibise, sun-sentinel.com, 5 July 2021 With a secure screw fastening, the cable bracelets elevate industrial chic with Continental nous. Kate Matthams, Forbes, 12 June 2021 The simple upper, crafted from a combination of durable beige nylon and suede, feature hook-and-loop fastening straps for a secure fit; and the solid tonal soles, measuring 45 mm, completes the monochrome look and offers the ultimate comfort. Angela Lei, Forbes, 15 June 2021 All the fastening on the jacket is done using polyester straps. Alden Wicker, Wired, 22 Apr. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
fastening
noun
fas·ten·ing
ˈfa-sᵊn-iŋ
: something that holds another thing shut or in the right position
fastening 1 of 2
noun
as in yoke
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- yoke
- attachment
- cord
- joint
- linkage
- tie
- union
- cement
- hookup
- ligature
- bond
- knot
- connection
- link
- tie-up
- shackle
- linkup
- nexus
- sympathy
- manacle
- affection
- handcuff
- trammel
- restraint
- fondness
- fetter
- hampering
- restriction
- limit
- curb
- limitation
- constraint
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- separation
- disengaging
- parting
- detaching
- unfastening
- untying
- unbinding
- emancipation
- freedom
- liberation
- release
- untieing
- unfettering
fastening
2 of 2verb
1
as in attaching
to cause (something) to hold to another use this paper clip to fasten your picture to the application form Synonyms & Similar Words
- attaching
- affixing
- gluing
- tying
- glueing
- tieing
- strapping
- bending
- connecting
- clamping
- fixing
- clipping
- stapling
- cinching
- hanging
- latching
- adhering
- clasping
- refastening
- pinning
- lashing
- screwing
- tacking
- linking
- clinching
- riveting
- sticking
- clenching
- bolting
- nailing
- toggling
- plastering
- lacing
- harnessing
- yoking
- pasting
- buttoning
- reattaching
- shackling
- uniting
- tackling
- joining
- coapting
- hasping
- belaying
- battening
- resecuring
- refixing
- doing up
- reaffixing
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unfastening
- detaching
- undoing
- unhooking
- separating
- severing
- splitting
- dividing
- disconnecting
- parting
- loosening
- uncoupling
- dissociating
- divorcing
- breaking up
- sundering
- loosing
- disjoining
- disjointing
- untying
- unlinking
- disuniting
- dissevering
- unyoking
- untieing
- unfixing
- unbinding
- unlashing
2
as in securing
to put securely in place or in a desired position don't forget to fasten all the lines on your tent Synonyms & Similar Words
- securing
- clamping
- anchoring
- hitching
- fixing
- mooring
- catching
- setting
- stuffing
- wedging
- embedding
- intrenching
- imbedding
- lodging
- implanting
- entrenching
- engraining
- ingraining
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unfastening
- loosening
- loosing
- pulling
- extracting
- unfixing
- unloosing
- tearing (out)
- prying
- unloosening
- yanking
- uprooting
- rooting (out)
- prizing
- wresting
3
as in focusing
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective if you could fasten your attention on one task for more than a minute, you just might get something done Synonyms & Similar Words
- focusing
- riveting
- concentrating
- centering
- training
- focussing
- nailing
- aiming
- leveling
- levelling
- directing
- pointing
- attending
- setting
- homing (in on)
- honing in (on)
- zeroing (in on)
- heeding
- obsessing (over)
- refocusing
- fixating (on)
- minding