1. (noun) restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

• fastener
• fixing
• holdfast

2. (noun) the act of fastening things together

• attachment

1. (noun) restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

• bellyband
• buckle
• button
• carabiner
• karabiner
• snap ring
• catch
• clasp
• cleat
• clinch
• clip
• clothes peg
• clothes pin
• clothespin
• corrugated fastener
• wiggle nail
• cottar
• cotter
• cringle
• eyelet
• grommet
• grummet
• loop
• dowel
• dowel pin
• joggle
• fillet
• stopping
• hook and eye
• knot
• lashing
• link
• linkup
• tie
• tie-in
• lock
• locker
• nail
• nut and bolt
• paper fastener
• pin
• press stud
• snap
• snap fastener
• screw
• seal
• seal
• sealing wax
• slide fastener
• zip
• zip fastener
• zipper
• toggle
• toggle bolt

2. (noun) the act of fastening things together

• bonding
• soldering
• doweling
• earthing
• grounding
• fixation
• ligature
• tying
• linkage
• welding

1. (noun) restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

• constraint
• restraint

2. (noun) the act of fastening things together

• connection
• connexion
• joining

1. (noun) restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

• adhere
• bind
• bond
• hold fast
• stick
• stick to
• fasten
• fix
• secure
• fasten
• fasten

2. (noun) the act of fastening things together

• attach
• fasten
• fix
• secure