Synonyms of 'brooch'

brooch

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(noun) in the sense of badge

Definition

an ornament with a hinged pin and catch, worn fastened to clothing

a sapphire brooch

Synonyms

badge

He handed me a computer-printed name badge.

clip

fastening

His fingers found the fastening and opened it.

clasp

She undid the clasp of the hooded cloak she was wearing.

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in the sense of clasp

Definition

a fastening, such as a catch or hook, for holding things together

She undid the clasp of the hooded cloak she was wearing.

Synonyms

fastening,

catch,

grip,

hook,

snap,

pin,

clip,

buckle,

brooch,

fastener,

hasp,

press stud

in the sense of fastening

Definition

something that fastens something, such as a clasp or lock

His fingers found the fastening and opened it.

Synonyms

tie,

union,

coupling,

link,

linking,

bond,

joint,

binding,

connection,

attachment,

junction,

zip,

fusion,

clasp,

concatenation (formal),

ligature,

affixation

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bromide
bronze
bronzed
brooch
brood
brooding
brook
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bail

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driven or drove?

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grate or great?

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boy

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blew or blue?

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She fixed her pale blew eyes on her father's. She fixed her pale blue eyes on her father's.

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mail

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The company will contact owners by .

rang or rung?

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rung

rang

She has home just once.

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geezer

geyser

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broken

broke

She has a leg in a skiing accident.

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Synonyms of 'brooch'

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