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Things used for tying and fastening

rope

noun

a type of very thick string that can be used for tying or pulling things

chain

noun

a series of metal rings connected to each other, used for fastening, pulling, or lifting things

string

noun

thin rope, usually made of twisted fibers and used for tying things together

cable

noun

strong thick metal rope

cord

noun

strong thick string

safety belt

noun

a strong belt or rope used for preventing people from falling when they are working in a high place

rubber band

noun

a thin circle of rubber used for holding things together

clip

noun

a small object that holds something in position

twine

noun

a type of strong string made by twisting several pieces of string together

holder

noun

something that is designed to hold or support another object

charticle

a news article that consists of a chart … and only has a small amount of text

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