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2. D-ring - Wikipedia

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   For hanging a framed picture, D-rings attached to a small metal plate with a hole in it are used: the D-ring is attached to the frame with a screw through the hole, and the wire to hang the picture passes through the D-ring. [8] Two adjacent D-rings can be used as an adjustable fastener for a strap in clothing such as overalls . [9]

3. Hook-and-eye closure - Wikipedia

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   This was a raised elevation or "hump" in the wire hook that prevented the eye from slipping out of the hook, "except at the will of the wearer". [ 5 ] In 1893, Marie Tucek patented the "Breast Supporter" – the first garment similar to the modern-day bra, which used separate pockets for the breasts and straps that went over the shoulder and ...

4. Clothes hanger - Wikipedia

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   The soft, plush padding is intended to protect garments from shoulder dents that wire hangers may make. A caped hanger is an inexpensive wire clothing hanger covered in paper. Caped hangers are used by dry cleaners to protect garments after cleaning. Used wire hangers may be recycled, or returned to the dry cleaner. [7]

5. Hook-and-loop fastener - Wikipedia

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   Tiny hooks can be seen covering the surface of this bur. The design of hook-and-loop imitated this natural mechanism for seed dispersion. Close-up of a single bract spine of Arctium minus. The original hook-and-loop fastener was conceived in 1941 by Swiss engineer George de Mestral, [1] [2] [3] which he named velcro.

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7. Hitch (knot) - Wikipedia

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   An adjustable loop knot for use on lines under tension. Munter hitch: A simple knot, commonly used by climbers and cavers as part of a life-lining or belay system: Ossel hitch: A knot used to attach a rope or line to an object. Palomar knot: A knot that is used for securing a fishing line to a fishing lure, snap or swivel. Pile hitch