fastener
/ˈfɑːsnə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfæsnər/ (ame, ipa) · /-s(ᵊ)nə(r)/ (ame, mw)
fastener — noun
- fastenersingular
- fastenersplural
1. A small object used to close or connect parts of clothing, such as a button, zip
A small object used to close or connect parts of clothing, such as a button, zipper, snap, or hook-and-loop strip.
Mei pulled the small plastic fastener at the collar of her jacket, and the top loosened at once.
plastic fastener + at + part of clothing
The toddler could not reach the fastener on his coat, so he asked the shop assistant for help.
fastener + on + garment
When the metal fastener on her handbag broke, Amira had to carry it with both hands to keep it shut.
Diego sewed a new snap fastener onto the shirt cuff after the old one stopped working.
Jack replaced the rusty zip on his school bag with a stronger plastic fastener that would last longer.
- button
a specific type of fastener made of a small disc passed through a loop or buttonhole
- zipper
a specific type of fastener with interlocking teeth pulled together by a slider
- snap
a specific round two-part fastener that clicks together; also called a press stud
- hook and eye
a two-part fastener with a curved hook and a small loop
文法句型
a + fastener
fastener + on + clothing item
用法筆記
Countable noun. Common in shopping contexts ('the fastener on this dress') and clothing repair. Fastener types include button, zip/zipper, snap, hook and eye, and Velcro.
常見錯誤
2. A fitting or device on a door, window, container, or lid that holds it shut so t
A fitting or device on a door, window, container, or lid that holds it shut so that it cannot open easily by itself.
The old window fastener was stiff with rust, so Arun had to push hard to lock it for the night.
window fastener + stiff with rust
Before leaving the cabin, the park ranger checked every door fastener to make sure the building was secure.
check + door fastener
A strong metal fastener on the toolbox kept the lid tightly closed during the bumpy truck ride to the farm.
Hana tried to open the suitcase, but the fastener was jammed and would not release the lid.
The wooden chest had a rusty old fastener that no longer kept the lid shut when the chest was lifted.
- latch
a simple fastener for a door or gate that uses a bar dropping into a catch; more specific than 'fastener'
- lock
a fastener that requires a key or code to open; adds a security element
- catch
a device for holding a door or window shut, often spring-loaded; slightly narrower in scope
- clasp
a device with two interlocking parts for holding a bag, box, or case closed
文法句型
the fastener + on + object | a + door/window/box + fastener
用法筆記
Countable noun. Distinguished from sense 1 by context: sense 2 involves doors, windows, boxes, or suitcases — not clothing. Often used in product descriptions and hardware contexts.