1. fastening - noun
· restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
Synonym(s): fastener, holdfast, fixing
Hypernym(s): restraint, constraint
2. fastening - noun
· the act of fastening things together
Synonym(s): attachment
Hypernym(s): joining, connection, connexion
3. fasten - verb
· cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man"
Hypernym(s): attach
Antonym(s): unfasten
4. fasten - verb
· become fixed or fastened; "This dress fastens in the back"
Hypernym(s): attach
Antonym(s): unfasten
5. fasten - verb
· attach to; "They fastened various nicknames to each other"
Hypernym(s): attach
6. fasten - verb
· make tight or tighter; "Tighten the wire"
Synonym(s): tighten
Hypernym(s): change, alter, modify
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