buttoner

/ˈbʌtnər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who or thing that buttons; a device for fastening with buttons.

“The buttoner on the sewing machine was malfunctioning.”

2. verb

to fasten or close something using a button or buttons.

“She buttoned her coat before going outside.”

Synonyms

  • closer
  • fastener

Antonyms

  • opener
  • unfastener