fastening

noun

1. restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

   Synonyms

   • fastener, holdfast, fixing

   Less specific

   • restraint, constraint

   More specific

   • bellyband, buckle, button, carabiner, karabiner, snap ring, catch, clasp, cleat, clinch, clip, clothespin, clothes pin, clothes peg, corrugated fastener (more) , wiggle nail, cotter, cottar, cringle, eyelet, loop, grommet, grummet, dowel, dowel pin, joggle, fillet, stopping, hook and eye, knot, lashing, link, linkup, tie, tie-in, lock, locker, nail, nut and bolt, paper fastener, pin, screw, seal, sealing wax, seal, slide fastener, zip, zipper, zip fastener, snap, snap fastener, press stud, toggle, toggle bolt

2. the act of fastening things together

   Synonyms

   • attachment

   Less specific

   • joining, connection, connexion

   More specific

   • bonding, soldering, doweling, grounding, earthing, linkage, tying, ligature, welding, fixation