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| buckle |
a fastener, usually made of metal, that is used to join two ends of something. [1/6 definitions] |
| fasten |
to close firmly or cause to stay closed with a lock, buttons, or other fastener. [1/3 definitions] |
| fastener |
A fastener is a device that is used to hold things together. A button is a kind of fastener. |
| screw |
a metal fastener that is like a nail with grooves that wind around it. A screw can be driven into a surface by turning it while pressing down on the head. [1/5 definitions] |
| zipper |
a fastener made up of two rows of teeth that lock together and a slide pull that either joins them or pulls them apart. Zippers are used on clothing, handbags, and other articles. |
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