fastening

Plural: fastenings

Noun

• restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
• the act of fastening things together
• A hook or similar restraint used to fasten things together; fastener.

Verb

• cause to be firmly attached
• become fixed or fastened
• attach to
• make tight or tighter
• present participle and gerund of fasten

Synonyms

attachment, fasten, fastener, fix, fixing, holdfast, secure, tighten, closure

Antonyms

unfasten