fastening en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈfɑːsənɪŋ/ (UK)
Etymology
From fasten + -ing.
Meanings
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A hook or similar restraint used to fasten things together; fastener.
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch's preliminary examination of the site of a cement train derailment at Sheffield station on November 11 found that a series of rail fastenings had broken, some before the accident, causing the tracks to spread under the train.
2020 December 16, “Network News: Broken fastenings caused derailment”, in Rail, page 13:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fastenings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (4)
de Verschluss (Translations) · sv fästanordning (Translations) · de Verschließung (Translations) · fi kiinnike (Translations)