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DEFINITIONS OF: fixture

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n the quality of being fixed in place as by some firm attachment

Synonyms:
fastness, fixedness, fixity, secureness
Antonyms:
looseness
the quality of movability by virtue of being free from attachment or other restraints
Types:
lodgement, lodging, lodgment
the state or quality of being lodged or fixed even temporarily
Type of:
immovability, immovableness
not capable of being moved or rearranged

n the act of putting something in working order again

Synonyms:
fix, fixing, mend, mending, repair, reparation
Types:
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darning
the act of mending a hole in a garment with crossing threads
patching
the act of mending a hole in a garment by sewing a patch over it
care, maintenance, upkeep
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
band aid, quick fix, quickie, quicky
hurried repair
restoration
the act of restoring something or someone to a satisfactory state
reconstruction
the activity of constructing something again
restitution
the act of restoring something to its original state
re-establishment
restoration to a previous state
camera care
keeping a camera in good working order
car care
keeping a car in good working order
inspection and repair, overhaul, service
periodic maintenance on a car or machine
gentrification
the restoration of run-down urban areas by the middle class (resulting in the displacement of low-income residents)
reclamation, rehabilitation, renewal
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
makeover
a complete reconstruction and renovation of something
reassembly, refabrication
assembling again
re-formation, regeneration
forming again (especially with improvements or removal of defects); renewing and reconstituting
rebuilding
building again
pump priming
introducing water into a pump to improve the seal and start the water flowing
scheduled maintenance
maintenance at a regularly scheduled time
steam fitting
care (installation and maintenance) of equipment for ventilating or heating or refrigerating
rehabilitation
the restoration of someone to a useful place in society
reinstatement
the act of restoring someone to a previous position
rejuvenation
the act of restoring to a more youthful condition
Type of:
improvement
the act of improving something

n an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household)

Types:
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bathroom fixture
any fixture in a bathroom
lighting fixture
a fixture providing artificial light
plumbing fixture
a fixture for the distribution and use of water in a building
soap dish
a bathroom or kitchen fixture for holding a bar of soap
chandelier, pendant, pendent
branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling
fluorescent, fluorescent fixture
a lighting fixture that uses a fluorescent lamp
fount, fountain
a plumbing fixture that provides a flow of water
indirect lighting
a concealed lighting fixture
shower
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
sink
plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe
can, commode, crapper, pot, potty, stool, throne, toilet
a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination
urinal
a plumbing fixture (usually attached to the wall) used by men to urinate
hydrant, tap, water faucet, water tap
a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask
Type of:
artefact, artifact
a man-made object taken as a whole

n a regular patron

“a bum who is a Central Park fixture”
Synonyms:
habitue, regular
Type of:
frequenter, patron
a regular customer
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