fastening — a device or object used to join, attach, or close something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a device or object used to join, attach, or close something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfæsənɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 고정 장치, 잠금 장치
Korean pronunciation: **패**스닝
Example Sentences
- The seatbelt fastening clicked reassuringly as the roller coaster started.
- My shirt's button fastening gave up during my presentation - talk about bad timing!
- The astronaut checked every fastening twice before the spacewalk.
fastening
NOUN//ˈfæsənɪŋ//
a device or object used to join, attach, or close something
Proper fastening of the seatbelt is essential before takeoff.
The fastening of the wooden boards made the bridge stronger. (ATTACHMENT + SECURITY = FASTENING)
Fastening led to strengthening and improved safeguarding.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'fæstnian'(고정하다, 단단히 하다)에서 유래했습니다. 중세 시대 갑옷을 착용할 때 각 부분을 단단히 고정하는 것이 생사를 가르는 중요한 일이었던 것에서 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The seatbelt fastening clicked reassuringly as the roller coaster started.”
“My shirt's button fastening gave up during my presentation - talk about bad timing!”
“The astronaut checked every fastening twice before the spacewalk.”
“This bag's fastening is so complicated, I need a PhD to open it!”
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