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A fastener (US English) or fastening (UK English) is a hardware device that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together. In general, fasteners are used to create non-permanent joints; that is, joints that can be removed or dismantled without damaging the joining components.
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| a bag | instance of | Fasteners can also be used to close a container | 0.80 | text |
| a box | instance of | Fasteners can also be used to close a container | 0.80 | text |
| or an envelope | instance of | Fasteners can also be used to close a container | 0.80 | text |
| Fastener | has application | When | 0.60 | section |
| Fastener | has application | The | 0.60 | section |
| Fastener | has application | Factors | 0.60 | section |
| Fastener | related to ASME B18 standards on certain fasteners | The American Society | 0.60 | section |
| Fastener | related to ASME B18 standards on certain fasteners | Mechanical Engineers | 0.60 | section |
| Fastener | related to ASME B18 standards on certain fasteners | ASME | 0.60 | section |
| Fastener | related to ASME B18 standards on certain fasteners | Some | 0.60 | section |
| Fastener | related to ASME B18 standards on certain fasteners | B18 | 0.60 | section |
| Fastener | related to ASME B18 standards on certain fasteners | Socket Cap | 0.60 | section |
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