a·graffe also a·grafe ( -gr f )n. 1. A hook-and-loop arrangement used for a clasp on armor and clothing. 2. A cramp iron for holding stones together in building. [French agrafe, from agrafer, to hook onto : a-, to (from Latin ad-; see ad-) + grafer, to hook (from grafe, hook, from Old High German kr  pfo).] |
agraffe sometimes US, agrafe [əˈgræf]
n
1. (Clothing & Fashion) a fastening consisting of a loop and hook, formerly used in armour and clothing
2. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) a metal cramp used to connect stones
[from French, from grafe a hook]
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