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buckle vs fastening

fastening vs buckle

buckle and fastening both are nouns.

buckle is a verb but fastening is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
buckle Yes No Yes No
fastening Yes No No No
As nouns, fastening is a hypernym of buckle; that is, fastening is a word with a broader meaning than buckle:
  • buckle: fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong
  • fastening: restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
Other hypernyms of buckle include fastener, fixing, holdfast.
buckle (noun) fastening (noun)
fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong the act of fastening things together
a shape distorted by twisting or folding restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
buckle (verb) fastening (verb)
bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat
fasten with a buckle or buckles
fold or collapse
Difference between buckle and fastening

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