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hook and eye

hook and eye (plural hooks and eyes)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. clothes fastener: a fastening for clothes consisting of a small hook inserted into a metal or thread loop

2. latch: a latch for a gate or door consisting of a metal hook inserted into a metal loop

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