fastening

/ˈfɑːsənɪŋ/

fastening is the present participle and gerund of fasten.

Meaning of fasten

fasten (third-person singular simple present fastens, present participle fastening, simple past and past participle fastened)

(ambitransitive) To attach or connect in a secure manner.
- The sailor fastened the boat to the dock with a half-hitch.
To cause to take close effect; to make to tell; to land.
- to fasten a blow

fastening (plural fastenings)

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
Synonyms:

fastener, closure

plural	fastenings

From fasten + -ing.

What does fastening mean?: Fastening means a hook or similar restraint used to fasten things together; fastener.
What is fastening the present participle and gerund of?: Fastening is the present participle and gerund of fasten.
What part of speech is fastening?: Fastening is a noun.
How do you pronounce fastening?: Fastening is pronounced /ˈfɑːsənɪŋ/ (UK).
What is the plural of fastening?: The plural of fastening is fastenings.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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