fastening

Related to fastening: Rail Fastening

fasten down

To attach or connect something to something else. A noun or pronoun can be used between "fasten" and "down." Fasten that tile down before someone trips on it. I fastened down the car seat, so it shouldn't budge at all.
See also: down, fasten

fasten down to (something)

To attach or connect something to something else. A noun or pronoun can be used between "fasten" and "down." Fasten that tile down to the floor before someone trips on it.
See also: down, fasten

fasten up

To secure or close something, as by using buttons, zippers, etc. A noun or pronoun can be used between "fasten" and "up." It's freezing today, so be sure to fasten up your coat.
See also: fasten, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

fasten something down (to something)

to attach something down to something else. Fasten this board down to the top of the workbench. Please fasten down the board.
See also: down, fasten

fasten something up

to close something up, using buttons, a zipper, snaps, hooks, a clasp, or other things meant to hold something closed. Please fasten this up for me. I can't reach the zipper. Please fasten up my buttons in back.
See also: fasten, up
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • bear down
  • button down
  • bolt down
  • champ down on (someone or something)
  • belt down
  • belt down (something or someone)
  • clean down
  • clunk
  • clunk down
  • ask down
References in periodicals archive
The load-displacement curve of the fastening system is shown in Figure 4(b).
Some problems of FE mesh generation for discrete model of SB-3 type fastening and solutions
From a variety of clasps for easy insertion and removal of cables to single and double clips for pipes, installers will always find exactly what they need along with the matching nail for easy fastening in even the toughest construction materials.
Christiania Spigerverk manufactures a complete assortment of fastening systems for the construction industry and do-it-yourself users.
The Mattress Fastening System has three main components: the Extra-Heavy-Duty Industrial Long Needle Tool (item #10791), replaceable needle, and Extra-Heavy-Duty (EHD) T-End fasteners.
Supplies threaded inserts for plastic fastening, including products that can be molded-in, pressed-in, or inserted by ultrasonic or thermal methods.
The CPSC code states: "Guardrails shall be attached so that they cannot be removed without either intentionally releasing a fastening device or applying forces sequentially in different directions."
Make a slat wall at midpoint by fastening boards crosswise between crib vertical studs or between angled furring-wall supports.
Since its humble beginnings, BAND-IT has continued to expand its operations globally by designing and manufacturing engineered fastening solutions for markets such as: Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Government, Hose, Oil & Gas, and the Utility segments.
M2 EQUITYBITES-March 16, 2016-Generational Equity Client Disc-Lock Acquired by Sherex Fastening
After fastening header boards to studs, fasten them to sheathing every 4".
A new research program launched in December will examine a range of topics in fastening and bonding of composite parts.
A method of preparing a refastenable article comprising: providing a refastenable training pant comprising a chassis having a leading edge, a trailing edge, and a first and a second lateral edges extending in a longitudinal direction between the leading edge and the trailing edge, the refastenable training pant comprising a first pair of side panels attached to the chassis proximal one of the leading edge and the trailing edge of the chassis and a second pair of side panels attached to the chassis proximal another of the leading edge and the trailing edge of the chassis, wherein the first pair of side panels each comprise a first distal edge and a first fastening component and the second pair of side panels each comprise a second distal edge and a second fastening component.