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   fasten

   /ˈfɑːsn/

   verb

   • 1. close or do up securely: "the tunic was fastened with a row of gilt buttons" Similar boltlocksecuremake securemake fastchainsealbucklejoindo upconnectcouplecloseunitelinklace (up)knotbutton (up)zip (up)become closedclosedo upbutton (up)zip (up)Opposite unfastenunlockunfastenopenunfastenundo
   • ▪ be closed or done up in a particular manner: "a blue nightie that fastens down the back"
   • ▪ fix or hold in place: "she fastened her locket round her neck" Similar attachfixaffixclippintackstickbondOpposite unfastenremove
   • 2. single out (someone or something) and concentrate on them or it obsessively: "the critics fastened upon two sections of the report" Similar single outconcentrate onfocus onselectpick outfix onseize on
   • ▪ direct one's eyes, thoughts, etc. intently at: "his gaze was fastened on his daughter" Similar focusfixbe rivetedconcentratezero inzoom inbe brought to beardirect ataim atpoint atsingle outconcentrate onfocus onselectpick outfix onseize on

   Word Origin Old Englishfæstnian ‘make sure’, also ‘immobilize’, of West Germanic origin; related to fast1.

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2. www.britannica.com › technology › bolt-fastenerBolt | Screws, Nuts, Washers | Britannica

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   Jun 25, 2024 · Bolt, mechanical fastener that is usually used with a nut for connecting two or more parts. A bolted joint can be readily disassembled and reassembled; for this reason bolts or screw fasteners are used to a greater extent than any other type of mechanical fastener and have played an important part.

3. www.britannica.com › technology › nut-fastenerNut | Screws, Bolts, Threads | Britannica

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   Jun 25, 2024 · Nut, in technology, fastening device consisting of a square or hexagonal block, usually of metal, with a hole in the centre having internal, or female, threads that fit on the male threads of an associated bolt or screw. A bolt or screw with a nut is widely used for fastening machine and structural.

4. toolsgearlab.com › types-of-screws36 Different Types Of Screws and Their Uses (With Pictures)

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   4 days ago · Screws, often known as bolts, are fasteners that are inserted into materials with the help of instruments such as hammers or screwdrivers. Screws exist in a variety of sizes and forms, each with its own set of characteristics.

5. www.kenenghardware.com › unlocking-bolt-fasteningprinciplesUnlocking Bolt Fastening Principles - KENENG

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   3 days ago · Unlocking Bolt Fastening Principles. Bolt fastening is a process of connecting two or more components together through fasteners such as bolts and nuts. During this process, the bolt is subjected to a pre-tightening force, which generates a certain amount of compression force between the connecting components, thereby achieving a tightening ...

6. forum.wordreference.com › threads › fasten-vs-buckle-seatbeltFasten vs buckle (seatbelt) | WordReference Forums

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   Jun 15, 2024 · I think the verbs mean about the same in this context but I hear fasten more often, I think it’s slightly more standard. Fasten your seatbelt. Buckle your seatbelt. “Buckle up” is more informal.

7. www.autodesk.com › products › fusion-360What Is Fastener Engineering? - Fusion Blog - Autodesk

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   5 days ago · Fastener engineering is a specialized field that focuses on the design, manufacturing, and application of fasteners—devices that mechanically connect two or more components. The discipline encompasses a broad spectrum of activities, including material selection, load analysis, manufacturing processes, and quality control. Material science.