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застёжка — meaning in English

zastyozhka

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English meaning

  • buckle noun A clasp with a hinged pin, used to fasten a belt or strap.
  • clasp noun A fastener with interlocking parts used to hold something closed, like a necklace or bag.
  • fastener noun Something or someone that fastens.
  • snap verb To break suddenly with a sharp cracking sound.

Senses

застёжка is used for these senses in English:

  • buckle A metal clasp with a hinged tongue or a spike through which a belt or strap is passed and penetrated by the tongue or spike, in order to fasten the ends of the belt together or to secure the strap to something else.
  • clasp (countable) A device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together, such as a fastener or a holder.
  • fastener Something or someone that fastens.
  • fastener Mechanically, any device that fastens; especially, a collective term for items such as screws, nuts, washers, clasps, bolts and the like.
  • snap A fastening device that makes a snapping sound when used.

buckle — full definition

  1. noun A clasp with a hinged pin, used to fasten a belt or strap.
  2. verb To fasten something with a buckle.
  3. verb To bend or collapse under pressure.
  4. verb To give in to pressure or stress; to stop resisting.

clasp — full definition

  1. noun A fastener with interlocking parts used to hold something closed, like a necklace or bag.
  2. verb To hold something tightly, often by wrapping fingers or arms around it.

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