hook and eye

English

Noun

hook and eye (plural hooks and eyes)

  1. A matched hook and an eye (loop into which the hook can fit), used for fastening.
    Hypernyms: closure, fastener
    Coordinate terms: (temporary fastenings) button, clasp, hasp, latch, zipper

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