metal fastener
1Fastener — 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… …
2snap fastener — noun a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound children can manage snaps better than buttons • Syn: ↑snap, ↑press stud • Hypernyms: ↑fastener, ↑fastening, ↑holdfast, ↑fixing …
3snap fastener — snap ,fastener noun count AMERICAN a small metal FASTENER on clothes, consisting of two parts that you press together …
4Staple (fastener) — A staple is a type of two pronged fastener, usually metal, used for joining or binding materials together. Large staples might be used with a hammer or staple gun for fencing, masonry, roofing and cardboard boxes. Smaller staples are used with a… …
5Brass fastener — A brass fastener, brad , or split pin is a stationery item used for securing multiple sheets of paper together. The fastener is inserted into punched holes in the stack of paper and the leaves, or tines, of the legs are separated and bent over to …
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… …
7Clevis fastener — A clevis used to attach a bar and chain A clevis and clevis pin, held in place by a split pin …
8paper fastener — paper .fastener n BrE a small metal object like a button used to hold several pieces of paper together …
9snap fastener — snap fasteners N COUNT A snap fastener is a small metal object used to fasten clothes, made up of two parts which can be pressed together. [AM] (in BRIT, use , popper) …
10Thumbscrew (fastener) — A thumbscrew is a specialized type of screw with either a tall head and ridged or knurled sides, or a flat, vertical head. They are intended to be tightened and loosened by hand. They are often cut for Phillips head or slotted screwdrivers as… …
