fastener
Translation
fastener, clasp, buckle
Examples
The zip on my jacket is a strong fastener.
The zipper on my jacket is a strong fastener.
Please check all the fasteners on the gate.
Please check all the fasteners on the gate.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) fastener a device for fastening something The zipper on my jacket is a strong fastener.
Similar Words
Synonyms: clasp, buckle, zipper, clip
Etymology
From the verb 'fasten' (to make secure) plus the agent/instrument suffix '-er'.
Memory Tips
Think of a device that makes things 'fast' or secure, like a seatbelt fastener.