# fastening

Pronunciation: US say "FAS-uh-ning" /ˈfæsənɪŋ/; UK say "FAH-suh-ning" /ˈfɑːsənɪŋ/

## Noun

1. A hook or similar device used to hold or join things together.
   - Simple: A hook, button, or clip that holds two things together.
   - _A loose fastening on the gate let the dog escape into the yard._
   - _The antique chest had ornate metal fastenings holding the lid in place._

## Verb

2. Present participle and gerund of fasten. — present participle and gerund of fasten
   - Simple: Present participle of fasten. Use this form when the action is happening now.
   - _The technician was fastening the panels to the frame._
   - _Fastening the cargo securely prevented it from shifting during transit._

## Origin

Formed from the verb "fasten" combined with the suffix "-ing".

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/fastening (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).