fastening

== English == === Etymology === From fasten +‎ -ing. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈfɑːsənɪŋ/ === Verb === fastening present participle and gerund of fasten === Noun === fastening (plural fastenings) A hook or similar restraint used to fasten things together; fastener. Synonyms: fastener, closure ==== Translations ====