fasteners

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Ditto for a man named John Thompson, whose invention helped keep fumbled fasteners from falling on the floor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Small amounts of iron from parts such as rivets and other fasteners mix into the recycled metal.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

Hong Kong is famous for its use of the scaffolding, which is erected by tying bamboo poles together with nylon fasteners.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

When this happens, the fasteners holding down your expensive composite decking lose their gripping power.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2024

We drilled with his power tools and attached the sides with plastic fasteners.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina