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  • 1tack — {{11}}tack (n.1) clasp, hook, fastener, also a nail of some kind, late 13c., from O.N.Fr. taque nail, pin, peg, probably from a Germanic source (Cf. M.Du. tacke twig, spike, Low Ger. takk tine, pointed thing, Ger. Zacken sharp point, tooth, prong …

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  • 2Fastener — A fastener is a hardware device that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together.Fasteners can also be used to close a container such as a bag, a box, or an envelope; or they may involve keeping together the sides of an opening of… …

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  • 3tack — I. verb Etymology: Middle English takken, from tak Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. attach; especially to fasten or affix with tacks 2. to join in a slight or hasty manner 3. a. to add as a supplement …

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  • 4fastener — Synonyms and related words: adhesive, affixation, anchor, annexation, attachment, band, bandage, bar, barrette, bellyband, belt, bind, binding, binding stone, binding twine, bobby pin, bollard, bolt, bond, bonder, bondstone, box hook, brace,… …

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  • 5fastener — I (Roget s IV) n. Syn. fastening, buckle, hook, hasp, lock, clamp, tie, stud, vise, mortise, grip, clip, clasp, snap, bolt, bar, lace, lacing, Velcro (trademark), cinch, wedge, grip, pin, safety pin, nail, rivet, tack, thumbtack, screw, dowel,… …

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  • 6Nail (fastener) — A pile of nails. In woodworking and construction, a nail is a pin shaped, sharp object of hard metal or alloy used as a fastener. Formerly wrought iron, today s nails are typically made of steel, often dipped or coated to prevent corrosion in… …

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  • 7Clevis fastener — A clevis used to attach a bar and chain A clevis and clevis pin, held in place by a split pin …

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  • 8Lead (tack) — This article is about livestock equipment. For leads used on small animals, see Leash. For the young children s horse show class, see Leadline. For other uses, see Lead (disambiguation). For yet more other uses, see Lead line. Lead clipped to a… …

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  • 9Velcro — hooks Velcro loops Velcro is the brand name of the first commercially marketed fabric hook and loop fastener …

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  • 10Glossary of nautical terms — This is a glossary of nautical terms; some remain current, many date from the 17th 19th century. See also Wiktionary s nautical terms, Category:Nautical terms, and Nautical metaphors in English. Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R …

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