fastener
hardware device that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects or components together
rivet
permanent mechanical fastener
staple
connecting element for fixing flat items (paper, fabric, foil etc.) to each other or to another item
rail fastening system
set of components used to hold rails in place
retaining ring
fastener often attached to a groove on an axle to act as a shoulder
circle cotter
formed wire fastener that is shaped like a circle
treenail
wooden fastener, pin or small dowel
tie-back
decorative strip or loop for draping a curtain
shelf support
fastener used to hang a shelf from a wall
knock-down fastener
class of fasteners designed to allow for repeated assembly and disassembly
textile fastener
fastener for textile objects
nail
sharp object of hard metal used as a fastener
taper pin
mechanical fastener with one end having a slightly larger diameter than the other; a steep conical rod which is forced into a hole
clothespin
fastener for hanging clothes for drying
spline
mechanical rotational mating strategy similar to key/keyway
book clasp
fastener for a book cover
buckle
mechanical device for fastening two loose ends
twist tie
metal wire encased in plastic used to tie bags
shock mount
mechanical fastener that connects two parts elastically
French cleat
molding used to secure an object to a wall
tieback
structural element installed in soil or rock to transfer applied tensile load into the ground
hook-and-eye closure
traditional type of fastener
Main brake pipe
main pipe used in rolling stock for brake system
cable tie
ratcheting fastener for electrical cable
spring pin
mechanical fastener that secures the position of two or more parts relative to each other
lacing
fastening using a cord threaded through holes, rings, or loops
latch
mechanical fastener that can be disengaged to allow motion, e.g. for a door
snap
two-part fastener consisting of a ball and socket that snap into place when pressed together
wrought nail
type of nail
strap
strip of flexible material, especially leather, used for fastening or holding things together
clutch
fastener to secure a pin to clothing
threaded fastener
discrete piece of hardware that has internal or external screw threads
hook and loop fastener
system for repeated quick opening and closing between two (usually flexible) surfaces
garter clip
fastener for holding up stockings
buttonhole
reinforced opening to accommodate a button
tee connector
Three terminal electrical connector
masonry tie
staple, spike, or block made from wood or metal used to hold two masonry units together
bread clip
device used to hold plastic bags closed, such as common packages for sliced bread
clevis fastener
fastener consisting of a U-shaped bracket through which a pin is placed
R-clip
type of fastener made of a springy material
wrist clasp
decorative clasp to fix sleeve cuffs together
magnetic shoe closure
fastener for shoes
holdfast
methods used for securing artillery
grommet
ring or edge strip inserted into a hole through thin material, typically of metal or plastic
cleat
rope-securing device
clasp
any of several two-piece types of fasteners for clothing, jewellery, books
hook
object for hanging, fishing etc.