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a two-pieced fastening device with a projection that fits into a hole, used esp. to hold clothing, pillows, etc., together.Also, esp. Brit., press stud.[1925-30]
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snap-fastener — snapˈ fastener noun A press fastener, a press stud • • • Main Entry: ↑snap … Useful english dictionary
snap fastener — snap ,fastener noun count AMERICAN a small metal FASTENER on clothes, consisting of two parts that you press together … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
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snap fastener — noun a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound children can manage snaps better than buttons • Syn: ↑snap, ↑press stud • Hypernyms: ↑fastener, ↑fastening, ↑holdfast, ↑fixing … Useful english dictionary
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snap fastener — noun another term for press stud … English new terms dictionary
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Snap — may refer to any of the following: * Snap (fingers), snapping one s fingersScience/Technology/Engineering: * S Nitroso N acetylpenicillamine, a biochemical reagent * SNAP 25, in molecular biology, soluble n ethyl maleimide sensitive attachment… … Wikipedia
fastener — noun 1. a person who fastens or makes fast he found the door fastened and wondered who the fastener was • Derivationally related forms: ↑fasten • Hypernyms: ↑person, ↑individual, ↑someone, ↑somebody, ↑mor … Useful english dictionary
