press stud
noun [C] UK (US snap)Definition
› a small piece of metal or plastic used to fasten clothes with two usually round parts, one of which is pushed into the otherFastening clothing and textiles
(Definition of press stud noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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- Babies' & children's clothing
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- Clothing - general words
- Coats, jackets & cloaks
- Decorations for clothes
- Dresses, suits & gowns
- Fashion
- Gloves & accessories
- Hats & scarves
- Jumpers, shirts & tee-shirts
- Nightwear
- Not wearing or removing clothes
- Parts of clothes
- Protective clothing
- Putting clothes on
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Synonyms and related words:
- belt noun (CLOTHING)
- belt verb (CLOTHING)
- buckle noun
- buckle verb (FASTEN)
- button fly noun
- button-through adjective
- buttonhole noun
- clasp noun
- fastener noun
- flies noun (TROUSERS)
- fly noun (TROUSERS)
- garter noun
- hook and eye noun
- lace sth up phrasal verb
- popper noun (FASTENER)
- Velcro noun
- zip noun (FASTENER)
- zip sth/sb up phrasal verb
- zip verb (FASTEN)
- zipper noun
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