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fixture
This term describes things that are anchored or ingrained, whether physically or socially. In a domestic or industrial setting, it refers to hardware that is bolted or wired into a structure, distinguishing it from portable furniture or tools. When applied to people, the word carries a connotation of stability and predictability, often implying that the person is so familiar within a specific environment that their presence is taken for granted. In sports, it refers specifically to the scheduled arrangement of matches.
Meanings
A piece of equipment or furniture that is permanently attached to a building or structure.
"The bathroom was fitted with high-end brass fixtures."
A sporting event that takes place on a specific date and time.
"The weekend's football fixtures have been rescheduled due to the weather."
A person or thing that has been in a particular place or situation for so long that they seem a permanent part of it.
"After twenty years at the company, Arthur had become a fixture in the accounting department."
A device that holds a workpiece in place during a manufacturing process.
"The technician secured the engine block in a heavy-duty steel fixture for milling."