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fastenings

/ˈfæsənɪŋz/ /ˈfɑːsənɪŋz/

Meanings
noun
A hook or similar restraint used to fasten things together; fastener.

Examples :

"The fastenings on my backpack were broken, so all my books fell out. "
item utility device

Related Words

Illustration books

books noun

/bʊks/

A collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.

"Sentence: She borrowed some books from the library to study for her exam. "

Illustration backpack

backpack noun

/ˈbæk.pæk/

A knapsack, sometimes mounted on a light frame, but always supported by straps, worn on a person’s back for the purpose of carrying things, especially when hiking, or on a student's back when carrying books.

"My son wore his backpack to school every day, carrying his books and lunch. "

Illustration fastener

fastener noun

/ˈfɐːsnɘ/ /ˈfɑːsnə/ /ˈfæsnɚ/

Something or someone that fastens.

"The fastener on my backpack broke, so I couldn't close it properly. "

Illustration things

things noun

/θɪŋz/

That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.

""I need to buy a few things at the grocery store, like milk and bread." "

Illustration restraint

restraint noun

/ɹɪˈstɹeɪnt/

Something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures

"Make sure all the restraints are tight."

Illustration hook

hook noun

/huːk/

A rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment.

"The fisherman used a sturdy hook to catch the fish. "

Illustration together

together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

Illustration were

were noun

/wɜːr/ /wər/

A man, a husband

"The were in my family is a kind and supportive man. "

Illustration used

used verb

/juːzd/

To utilize or employ.

"The student used a calculator to solve the math problem. "

Illustration similar

similar noun

/ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

Illustration fasten

fasten verb

/ˈfɑːsn̩/ /ˈfæsn̩/

To attach or connect in a secure manner.

"Can you fasten these boards together with some nails?"

Illustration broken

broken verb

/ˈbɹəʊkən/

To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly.

"If the vase falls to the floor, it might break."