The fastener on the life vest broke before the boat left the dock. From LearnThat.org.
He found the door fastened and wondered who the fastener was. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Ok, I'm not sure what a "lightning" fastener is -- something like a modern velcro-type fastener?. From Wordnik.com. [February 2005] Reference
It also came with every kind of fastener and cable you might want to use. From Wordnik.com. [Epinions Recent Content for Home] Reference
And what about that lunch box with the velcro fastener?. From Wordnik.com. [Daniel Goldin: The Container Store] Reference
A great time saver was the "Universal button fastener,". From Wordnik.com. [Final Report of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission] Reference
Open and close the fastener on the seat's safety harness. From Wordnik.com. [After Graco recall, tips for choosing a safe high chair] Reference
I would prefer a mechanical fastener, "Popular Mechanics.". From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Feb 7, 2009] Reference
It wasn't sealed, only held closed with the metal fastener. From Wordnik.com. [Gage Butler's Reckoning]
An unidentified fastener object is what it turned out to be. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jun 13, 2008] Reference
Take forgings, castings and fastener supplier Precision Castparts. From Wordnik.com. [Buy Boeing, It'll Be Busy For A While] Reference
The woman flung herself toward the notch, with its fastener-bone. From Wordnik.com. [Demons Don't Dream]
In this case no improvement has been made in the English fastener. From Wordnik.com. [Scientific American, Volume 40, No. 13, March 29, 1879 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures] Reference
He slipped his fingers beneath the fastener and gave it a gentle pop. From Wordnik.com. [The Maverick]
The external helmet surface is affixed with a fastener for a cap lamp. From Wordnik.com. [2.1 Safety kit] Reference
But he ignored the skeptics and invented a new two-sided fastener, Velcro. From Wordnik.com. [Krisztina Holly: Manny Ramirez: Baseball's Most Innovative Player] Reference
Now, here's -- it's a fastener that is linked to this part of the shuttle. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jun 13, 2008] Reference
The study showed immune cells age fastener in women who are under pressure. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Dec 4, 2004] Reference
He opened the brass fastener, slid one of the flyers out, and looked it over. From Wordnik.com. [Courting Trouble]
The transceiver that doubled as a cape fastener carried his whistle back to the Devalon. From Wordnik.com. [Dancer's Luck]
Boeing said the fastener woes were discovered during a routine quality-control inspection. From Wordnik.com. [Boeing Delays 787 Flight] Reference
Sundback invented a slide fastener (zipper); earlier version patented by W.L. Judson (1891). From Wordnik.com. [1877] Reference
This fastener possesses several advantages over one that is permanently attached to the heel. From Wordnik.com. [Scientific American, Volume XLIII., No. 25, December 18, 1880 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures.] Reference
I could stretch my hands round the wheel to reach and undo the fly zip fastener, which I did. From Wordnik.com. [Smokescreen]
So I could plainly hear her inhale when I undid the very top hook-and-eye fastener of her corset. From Wordnik.com. [Billy Collins: A Poet's Affection For Emily Dickinson] Reference
It was circular with a fastener in the shape of a thistle; the head was set with a large amethyst. From Wordnik.com. [The Falcons of Montabard]
And when they do, don't sew them on the old-fashion way with a needle and thread, use a buttoneer, the new automatic button fastener. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Feb 26, 2004] Reference
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