Definitions for fastening

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fastening fas·ten·ing

Spelling: [fas-uh-ning, fah-suh-]

IPA: /ˈfæs ə nɪŋ, ˈfɑ sə-/

Fastening is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 423 anagrams from letters in fastening (aefginnst).

Definitions for fastening

noun

1. something that fastens, as a lock or clasp.

verb (used with object)

1. to attach firmly or securely in place; fix securely to something else.
2. to make secure, as an article of dress with buttons, clasps, etc., or a door with a lock, bolt, etc.
3. to enclose securely, as a person or an animal (usually followed by in):
4. to attach, associate, or connect:
5. to direct (the eyes, thoughts, etc.) intently:

verb (used without object)

1. to become fast, fixed, or firm.
2. to close firmly or securely; lock:
3. to take a firm hold; seize (usually followed by on or upon):
4. to focus attention; concentrate (usually followed by on or upon):

Origin of fastening

Middle English word dating back to 1125-75; See origin at fasten, -ing¹

Examples for fastening

Evidently the fastening was serving him better than he had dared hope.

“Please answer,” said Palla, fastening her gown before the pier glass.

At the third blow the fastening gave, and the sides fell apart.

He starts by tying a cable onto the rear axle of the car, fastening the other end to a post.

Two small screw-eyes are placed in the boat, for fastening it to the davits.

It was pushed to, but not locked, and had no fastening upon it except the lock, in which was the key.

He was giving up hope for Hermione and fastening hope on Vere.

When cooked, remove the cloth and put in a clean one, fastening it as before.

The manner of fastening the ribs to the frame pieces is optional.

And then I saw him fastening upon his forehead an image-lens.