press-stud
[f. press v.1 + stud n.1]
A fastener made of metal, plastic, etc., used for joining two parts of a garment etc. together and consisting of two components, one with a short shank which is pressed into a corresponding hollow in the other. Also attrib.
| 1917 Harrods Gen. Catal. 1425/2 Press Studs, Black and White..2/9 per gross. 1928 Daily Express 19 Mar. 5/5 The chalk will leave an impression at exactly the correct place for the other half of the press-stud to be sewn. 1955 Times 29 June 12/4 A beautifully tucked skirt, complete even with a pink and white striped nylon petticoat kept in place by press studs attached to the dress. 1966 Price List (Olney Amsden & Sons Ltd.) 31 Press stud tape..22/6 doz. yards. 1974 Drive Autumn 32/2 Floor coverings used to be fixed by press studs. 1977 Offshore Engineer Apr. 74/2 The boot's normal strap and buckle fastening is backed up with a press-stud arrangement which allows the wearer to release it in two seconds. |