General term for objects, not necessarily just furniture, that occupy space
“During assembly, the glass is first positioned in a fixture with several sensors around the sunroof.”
Tools, machinery, and other durable equipment
Equipment or gear designed for a particular purpose
The pipes, together with their fixtures, of a water, gas, or sewage system
A frame or paneling that's made of wood
Plural for a sporting event arranged to take place on a particular date
“Fortuitously for those eager to see the great men in combat, Haslingden's first fixture of the season was against Nelson.”
Plural for someone who has been involved in a particular place or activity for an extended period
“He has been a permanent fixture at conventions since the organization of the Reliable Electric company some two decades ago.”
Plural for an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place
Plural for a backing or setting on which a photograph, gem, or work of art is set for display
Plural for a link between two objects or entities
Plural for a mechanism for keeping a door, window, lid, or container fastened
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