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What is "Hook and Eye" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 07-May-2023 (11 months, 19 days ago)
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Hook and Eye
A closure or fastener used to secure bras, corsets, some shape wear and other garments. The fastener includes a small hook secured to one side of the garment that grasps a small loop (the eye) secured to the other side.

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