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brace/fastener/bracket/clamp Explanation: brack·et /ˈbrækɪt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[brak-it] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –noun 1. a support, as of metal or wood, projecting from a wall or the like to hold or bear the weight of a shelf, part of a cornice, etc. American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source brace (brās) Pronunciation Key brace n. A device that holds or fastens two or more parts together or in place; a clamp. A device, such as a supporting beam in a building or a connecting wire or rope, that steadies or holds something else erect. Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source fas·ten·er /ˈfæsənər, ˈfɑsə-/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[fas-uh-ner, fah-suh-] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –noun 1. any of various devices for fastening. 2. any of various devices, as a snap or hook and eye, for holding together two objects or parts sometimes required to be separate, as two edges or flaps of a piece of clothing. 3. a worker who fastens things together. Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source clamp /klæmp/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[klamp] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –noun 1. a device, usually of some rigid material, for strengthening or supporting objects or fastening them together. 2. a shelf or shelves so supported. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2007-03-04 16:13:39 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Sarah I would cut the chase and translate it as: The elements which come in direct contact with the fire are to be simply set without any type of adhesive, by securing them together with their fastners or by using their fastners to secure them together -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2007-03-04 16:14:12 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- sorry with fasteners - omit their |
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