The difference between Fastener and Hook and eye

When used as nouns, fastener means something or someone that fastens, whereas hook and eye means a matched hook and an eye , used for fastening.


check bellow for the other definitions of Fastener and Hook and eye

  1. Fastener as a noun:

    Something or someone that fastens.

  2. Fastener as a noun:

    Mechanically, any device that fastens; especially, a collective term for items such as screws, nuts, washers, clasps, bolts and the like.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: clasp"

  1. Hook and eye as a noun:

    A matched hook and an eye , used for fastening.