Overview of noun fastening

The noun fastening has 2 senses

• fastener, fastening, holdfast, fixing -- (restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place)


• fastening, attachment -- (the act of fastening things together)

Overview of verb fasten

The verb fasten has 4 senses

• fasten, fix, secure -- (cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man")


• fasten -- (become fixed or fastened; "This dress fastens in the back")


• fasten -- (attach to; "They fastened various nicknames to each other")


• tighten, fasten -- (make tight or tighter; "Tighten the wire")