Does “fastener” include “screw”?

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The American Heritage Dictionary defines "fastener" as follows:




1. A device, such as a clip, pin, or clasp, that attaches something firmly to something else.



2. A device, such as a seat belt, that secures a person or object.




I am not sure whether a screw is included in a fastener. Is there another word that covers a screw?










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    A screw is a kind of fastener. For example: strongtie.com/products/fastening-systems
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  • In my experience of British English (to the extent there's still such a thing post-internet) I've rarely heard fastener used in this way. To me it is typically used in commercial language to refer to things like clothing fasteners. In that particular context of course, it's definitely not a fastener ;-)
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The American Heritage Dictionary defines "fastener" as follows:




1. A device, such as a clip, pin, or clasp, that attaches something firmly to something else.



2. A device, such as a seat belt, that secures a person or object.




I am not sure whether a screw is included in a fastener. Is there another word that covers a screw?










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    A screw is a kind of fastener. For example: strongtie.com/products/fastening-systems
    – Tᴚoɯɐuo
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  • In my experience of British English (to the extent there's still such a thing post-internet) I've rarely heard fastener used in this way. To me it is typically used in commercial language to refer to things like clothing fasteners. In that particular context of course, it's definitely not a fastener ;-)
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The American Heritage Dictionary defines "fastener" as follows:




1. A device, such as a clip, pin, or clasp, that attaches something firmly to something else.



2. A device, such as a seat belt, that secures a person or object.




I am not sure whether a screw is included in a fastener. Is there another word that covers a screw?










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The American Heritage Dictionary defines "fastener" as follows:




1. A device, such as a clip, pin, or clasp, that attaches something firmly to something else.



2. A device, such as a seat belt, that secures a person or object.




I am not sure whether a screw is included in a fastener. Is there another word that covers a screw?







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    A screw is a kind of fastener. For example: strongtie.com/products/fastening-systems
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  • In my experience of British English (to the extent there's still such a thing post-internet) I've rarely heard fastener used in this way. To me it is typically used in commercial language to refer to things like clothing fasteners. In that particular context of course, it's definitely not a fastener ;-)
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    A screw is a kind of fastener. For example: strongtie.com/products/fastening-systems
    – Tᴚoɯɐuo
    3 hours ago










  • In my experience of British English (to the extent there's still such a thing post-internet) I've rarely heard fastener used in this way. To me it is typically used in commercial language to refer to things like clothing fasteners. In that particular context of course, it's definitely not a fastener ;-)
    – Croad Langshan
    50 mins ago







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A screw is a kind of fastener. For example: strongtie.com/products/fastening-systems
– Tᴚoɯɐuo
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A screw is a kind of fastener. For example: strongtie.com/products/fastening-systems
– Tᴚoɯɐuo
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In my experience of British English (to the extent there's still such a thing post-internet) I've rarely heard fastener used in this way. To me it is typically used in commercial language to refer to things like clothing fasteners. In that particular context of course, it's definitely not a fastener ;-)
– Croad Langshan
50 mins ago




In my experience of British English (to the extent there's still such a thing post-internet) I've rarely heard fastener used in this way. To me it is typically used in commercial language to refer to things like clothing fasteners. In that particular context of course, it's definitely not a fastener ;-)
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A screw definitely falls under the "fastener" umbrella. From Wikipedia:




Fastenal first sold mostly fasteners such as screws, threaded rods, and nuts, which are used in construction and manufacturing.




Note: Fastenal is a North American distributing company that happens to have the verb fasten as part of its company name.






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  • Yes, they mean they can be used to fastens things to other things. That said, I would never call a screw a "fastener" in normal conversation. Though I would use the verb fasten with the noun screw. The people that write these things are not writers.
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Yes, screws are included in the definition of fasteners:



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  • ..and buttons ;)
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I agree that a screw is a kind of fastener. However, when I think of a fastener, I don't think of a screw. Here's what the OALD has on the matter:




fastener noun

(also fastening)

a device, such as a button or a zip / zipper, used to close a piece of clothing; a device used to close a window, suitcase, etc. tightly

• buttons, zippers and other fasteners
enter image description here




These were all more likely to be a fastener in my mind than a screw. To me, these are everyday items. However, it seems like the item that comes to mind will depend on the industry in which the fastener is used. For example, the kind of fastener you think of might differ if you're working on arts and craft, or shopping at IKEA or Screwfix.



My point is this: you can call a screw a fastener, but it might be good to clarify. If the context clearly indicates that you are talking about screws, or if screws were mentioned previously, then I don't think there should be a problem using "fasteners". If this is not the case, then you might want to say something like




Use fasteners, like screws, to secure the....







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  • I upvoted this because it's the usage I'm most familiar with, so without context this is what "fastener" means to me. But a quick web search confirms if you were in say IKEA or Screwfix, it means something quite different (and a screw would then be a kind of fastener, and a zip, not).
    – Croad Langshan
    17 mins ago










  • Thanks. I slightly disagree though. A zip/zipper would be a fastener, though probably not the one you think of :) Anyway, I tried to include your point in my answer.
    – Em.♦
    7 mins ago

















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The OP provides a good definition from a reliable dictionary.



Generally, a screw is not viewed as a fastener though you can fasten something to something with a screw.



American Heritage Dictionary as cited by the OP.



1. A device, such as a clip, pin, or clasp, that attaches something firmly to something else.



  1. A device, such as a seat belt, that secures a person or object.

The reason the dictionary does not include screw is that a screw is not a fastener. However, the verb can be used with the noun screw: He fastened the board to the table with a screw, not nails.



Paper clips, clasp, pins, clips, buttons, zippers, and buckles are fasteners, to name a few. Nails and screws are not fasteners, but they can fasten (verb) things to things.



To fasten: to make something fast (older English) or attach or secure (modern English) something to something.



In every day language, a screw is not a fastener.






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    A screw definitely falls under the "fastener" umbrella. From Wikipedia:




    Fastenal first sold mostly fasteners such as screws, threaded rods, and nuts, which are used in construction and manufacturing.




    Note: Fastenal is a North American distributing company that happens to have the verb fasten as part of its company name.






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    • Yes, they mean they can be used to fastens things to other things. That said, I would never call a screw a "fastener" in normal conversation. Though I would use the verb fasten with the noun screw. The people that write these things are not writers.
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    A screw definitely falls under the "fastener" umbrella. From Wikipedia:




    Fastenal first sold mostly fasteners such as screws, threaded rods, and nuts, which are used in construction and manufacturing.




    Note: Fastenal is a North American distributing company that happens to have the verb fasten as part of its company name.






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    • Yes, they mean they can be used to fastens things to other things. That said, I would never call a screw a "fastener" in normal conversation. Though I would use the verb fasten with the noun screw. The people that write these things are not writers.
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    A screw definitely falls under the "fastener" umbrella. From Wikipedia:




    Fastenal first sold mostly fasteners such as screws, threaded rods, and nuts, which are used in construction and manufacturing.




    Note: Fastenal is a North American distributing company that happens to have the verb fasten as part of its company name.






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    A screw definitely falls under the "fastener" umbrella. From Wikipedia:




    Fastenal first sold mostly fasteners such as screws, threaded rods, and nuts, which are used in construction and manufacturing.




    Note: Fastenal is a North American distributing company that happens to have the verb fasten as part of its company name.







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    • Yes, they mean they can be used to fastens things to other things. That said, I would never call a screw a "fastener" in normal conversation. Though I would use the verb fasten with the noun screw. The people that write these things are not writers.
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    • Yes, they mean they can be used to fastens things to other things. That said, I would never call a screw a "fastener" in normal conversation. Though I would use the verb fasten with the noun screw. The people that write these things are not writers.
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    Yes, they mean they can be used to fastens things to other things. That said, I would never call a screw a "fastener" in normal conversation. Though I would use the verb fasten with the noun screw. The people that write these things are not writers.
    – Lambie
    35 mins ago





    Yes, they mean they can be used to fastens things to other things. That said, I would never call a screw a "fastener" in normal conversation. Though I would use the verb fasten with the noun screw. The people that write these things are not writers.
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    Yes, screws are included in the definition of fasteners:



    enter image description here



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    • ..and buttons ;)
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    Yes, screws are included in the definition of fasteners:



    enter image description here



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    Yes, screws are included in the definition of fasteners:



    enter image description here



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    Yes, screws are included in the definition of fasteners:



    enter image description here



    Source: Slideplayers.com (Slide 2)







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    • ..and buttons ;)
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    • ..and buttons ;)
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    ..and buttons ;)
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    ..and buttons ;)
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    I agree that a screw is a kind of fastener. However, when I think of a fastener, I don't think of a screw. Here's what the OALD has on the matter:




    fastener noun

    (also fastening)

    a device, such as a button or a zip / zipper, used to close a piece of clothing; a device used to close a window, suitcase, etc. tightly

    • buttons, zippers and other fasteners
    enter image description here




    These were all more likely to be a fastener in my mind than a screw. To me, these are everyday items. However, it seems like the item that comes to mind will depend on the industry in which the fastener is used. For example, the kind of fastener you think of might differ if you're working on arts and craft, or shopping at IKEA or Screwfix.



    My point is this: you can call a screw a fastener, but it might be good to clarify. If the context clearly indicates that you are talking about screws, or if screws were mentioned previously, then I don't think there should be a problem using "fasteners". If this is not the case, then you might want to say something like




    Use fasteners, like screws, to secure the....







    share|improve this answer






















    • I upvoted this because it's the usage I'm most familiar with, so without context this is what "fastener" means to me. But a quick web search confirms if you were in say IKEA or Screwfix, it means something quite different (and a screw would then be a kind of fastener, and a zip, not).
      – Croad Langshan
      17 mins ago










    • Thanks. I slightly disagree though. A zip/zipper would be a fastener, though probably not the one you think of :) Anyway, I tried to include your point in my answer.
      – Em.♦
      7 mins ago














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    I agree that a screw is a kind of fastener. However, when I think of a fastener, I don't think of a screw. Here's what the OALD has on the matter:




    fastener noun

    (also fastening)

    a device, such as a button or a zip / zipper, used to close a piece of clothing; a device used to close a window, suitcase, etc. tightly

    • buttons, zippers and other fasteners
    enter image description here




    These were all more likely to be a fastener in my mind than a screw. To me, these are everyday items. However, it seems like the item that comes to mind will depend on the industry in which the fastener is used. For example, the kind of fastener you think of might differ if you're working on arts and craft, or shopping at IKEA or Screwfix.



    My point is this: you can call a screw a fastener, but it might be good to clarify. If the context clearly indicates that you are talking about screws, or if screws were mentioned previously, then I don't think there should be a problem using "fasteners". If this is not the case, then you might want to say something like




    Use fasteners, like screws, to secure the....







    share|improve this answer






















    • I upvoted this because it's the usage I'm most familiar with, so without context this is what "fastener" means to me. But a quick web search confirms if you were in say IKEA or Screwfix, it means something quite different (and a screw would then be a kind of fastener, and a zip, not).
      – Croad Langshan
      17 mins ago










    • Thanks. I slightly disagree though. A zip/zipper would be a fastener, though probably not the one you think of :) Anyway, I tried to include your point in my answer.
      – Em.♦
      7 mins ago












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    I agree that a screw is a kind of fastener. However, when I think of a fastener, I don't think of a screw. Here's what the OALD has on the matter:




    fastener noun

    (also fastening)

    a device, such as a button or a zip / zipper, used to close a piece of clothing; a device used to close a window, suitcase, etc. tightly

    • buttons, zippers and other fasteners
    enter image description here




    These were all more likely to be a fastener in my mind than a screw. To me, these are everyday items. However, it seems like the item that comes to mind will depend on the industry in which the fastener is used. For example, the kind of fastener you think of might differ if you're working on arts and craft, or shopping at IKEA or Screwfix.



    My point is this: you can call a screw a fastener, but it might be good to clarify. If the context clearly indicates that you are talking about screws, or if screws were mentioned previously, then I don't think there should be a problem using "fasteners". If this is not the case, then you might want to say something like




    Use fasteners, like screws, to secure the....







    share|improve this answer














    I agree that a screw is a kind of fastener. However, when I think of a fastener, I don't think of a screw. Here's what the OALD has on the matter:




    fastener noun

    (also fastening)

    a device, such as a button or a zip / zipper, used to close a piece of clothing; a device used to close a window, suitcase, etc. tightly

    • buttons, zippers and other fasteners
    enter image description here




    These were all more likely to be a fastener in my mind than a screw. To me, these are everyday items. However, it seems like the item that comes to mind will depend on the industry in which the fastener is used. For example, the kind of fastener you think of might differ if you're working on arts and craft, or shopping at IKEA or Screwfix.



    My point is this: you can call a screw a fastener, but it might be good to clarify. If the context clearly indicates that you are talking about screws, or if screws were mentioned previously, then I don't think there should be a problem using "fasteners". If this is not the case, then you might want to say something like




    Use fasteners, like screws, to secure the....








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    • I upvoted this because it's the usage I'm most familiar with, so without context this is what "fastener" means to me. But a quick web search confirms if you were in say IKEA or Screwfix, it means something quite different (and a screw would then be a kind of fastener, and a zip, not).
      – Croad Langshan
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    • Thanks. I slightly disagree though. A zip/zipper would be a fastener, though probably not the one you think of :) Anyway, I tried to include your point in my answer.
      – Em.♦
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    • I upvoted this because it's the usage I'm most familiar with, so without context this is what "fastener" means to me. But a quick web search confirms if you were in say IKEA or Screwfix, it means something quite different (and a screw would then be a kind of fastener, and a zip, not).
      – Croad Langshan
      17 mins ago










    • Thanks. I slightly disagree though. A zip/zipper would be a fastener, though probably not the one you think of :) Anyway, I tried to include your point in my answer.
      – Em.♦
      7 mins ago















    I upvoted this because it's the usage I'm most familiar with, so without context this is what "fastener" means to me. But a quick web search confirms if you were in say IKEA or Screwfix, it means something quite different (and a screw would then be a kind of fastener, and a zip, not).
    – Croad Langshan
    17 mins ago




    I upvoted this because it's the usage I'm most familiar with, so without context this is what "fastener" means to me. But a quick web search confirms if you were in say IKEA or Screwfix, it means something quite different (and a screw would then be a kind of fastener, and a zip, not).
    – Croad Langshan
    17 mins ago












    Thanks. I slightly disagree though. A zip/zipper would be a fastener, though probably not the one you think of :) Anyway, I tried to include your point in my answer.
    – Em.♦
    7 mins ago




    Thanks. I slightly disagree though. A zip/zipper would be a fastener, though probably not the one you think of :) Anyway, I tried to include your point in my answer.
    – Em.♦
    7 mins ago










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    The OP provides a good definition from a reliable dictionary.



    Generally, a screw is not viewed as a fastener though you can fasten something to something with a screw.



    American Heritage Dictionary as cited by the OP.



    1. A device, such as a clip, pin, or clasp, that attaches something firmly to something else.



    1. A device, such as a seat belt, that secures a person or object.

    The reason the dictionary does not include screw is that a screw is not a fastener. However, the verb can be used with the noun screw: He fastened the board to the table with a screw, not nails.



    Paper clips, clasp, pins, clips, buttons, zippers, and buckles are fasteners, to name a few. Nails and screws are not fasteners, but they can fasten (verb) things to things.



    To fasten: to make something fast (older English) or attach or secure (modern English) something to something.



    In every day language, a screw is not a fastener.






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      The OP provides a good definition from a reliable dictionary.



      Generally, a screw is not viewed as a fastener though you can fasten something to something with a screw.



      American Heritage Dictionary as cited by the OP.



      1. A device, such as a clip, pin, or clasp, that attaches something firmly to something else.



      1. A device, such as a seat belt, that secures a person or object.

      The reason the dictionary does not include screw is that a screw is not a fastener. However, the verb can be used with the noun screw: He fastened the board to the table with a screw, not nails.



      Paper clips, clasp, pins, clips, buttons, zippers, and buckles are fasteners, to name a few. Nails and screws are not fasteners, but they can fasten (verb) things to things.



      To fasten: to make something fast (older English) or attach or secure (modern English) something to something.



      In every day language, a screw is not a fastener.






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        up vote
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        The OP provides a good definition from a reliable dictionary.



        Generally, a screw is not viewed as a fastener though you can fasten something to something with a screw.



        American Heritage Dictionary as cited by the OP.



        1. A device, such as a clip, pin, or clasp, that attaches something firmly to something else.



        1. A device, such as a seat belt, that secures a person or object.

        The reason the dictionary does not include screw is that a screw is not a fastener. However, the verb can be used with the noun screw: He fastened the board to the table with a screw, not nails.



        Paper clips, clasp, pins, clips, buttons, zippers, and buckles are fasteners, to name a few. Nails and screws are not fasteners, but they can fasten (verb) things to things.



        To fasten: to make something fast (older English) or attach or secure (modern English) something to something.



        In every day language, a screw is not a fastener.






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        The OP provides a good definition from a reliable dictionary.



        Generally, a screw is not viewed as a fastener though you can fasten something to something with a screw.



        American Heritage Dictionary as cited by the OP.



        1. A device, such as a clip, pin, or clasp, that attaches something firmly to something else.



        1. A device, such as a seat belt, that secures a person or object.

        The reason the dictionary does not include screw is that a screw is not a fastener. However, the verb can be used with the noun screw: He fastened the board to the table with a screw, not nails.



        Paper clips, clasp, pins, clips, buttons, zippers, and buckles are fasteners, to name a few. Nails and screws are not fasteners, but they can fasten (verb) things to things.



        To fasten: to make something fast (older English) or attach or secure (modern English) something to something.



        In every day language, a screw is not a fastener.







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