fastener
pronunciation
How to pronounce fastener in British English:
UK [ˈfɑ:snə(r)]
How to pronounce fastener in American English:
US [ˈfæsnə(r)]
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- Noun:
- a person who fastens or makes fast
- restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
Word Origin
- fastener (n.)
- 1755, "one who fastens," agent noun from fasten (v.). From 1792 of mechanical devices (for clothing, etc.).
Example
- 1. One reason for this is certainly the fastener industry 's small revenues and profits .
- 2. The response : boeing decided to implement a programme that would change the fastener sector .
- 3. The fastener makers would be responsible for replenishing inventory between set minimum and maximum levels .
- 4. Boeing 's study also revealed that the shortages might continue into 2012 , even if fastener makers had increased capacity .
- 5. It would also enable boeing to negotiate a price directly with fastener makers to ensure more favourable pricing , both for itself and its partners .