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

The mid-length swim shorts are made from printed recycled polyester and have adjustable side fasteners.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2024

He was about to get up again when he realized that he’d been looking at the fasteners in the bulkhead on the far side of the cockpit.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy