fastening Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
    fixing; fastener; holdfast.
  2. noun the act of fastening things together
    attachment.
  3. verb cause to be firmly attached
    fasten; fix; secure.
    • fasten the lock onto the door
    • she fixed her gaze on the man
  4. verb become fixed or fastened
    fasten.
    • This dress fastens in the back
  5. verb attach to
    fasten.
    • They fastened various nicknames to each other
  6. verb make tight or tighter
    fasten; tighten.
    • Tighten the wire

WordNet


Fas"ten*ing noun
Definitions
  1. Anything that binds and makes fast, as a lock, catch, bolt, bar, buckle, etc.

Webster 1913