fermoircommon nounSyllable DecompositionfermoirEtymologyexpandsee close, -oir and .Definitions1. A kind of fastener, lock or spring that is applied to certain objects, such as books, necklaces, bracelets, medallions, caskets, etc.expandMettre des fermoirs à un in-folio.Des fermoirs d'or.Des fermoirs d'argent.Le fermoir de ce collier, de ce bracelet est usé, risque de s'ouvrir.2. A tool used by sculptors, saddlers, wheelwrights, carpenters, cabinetmakers, and carpenters for various works. The clasp is a chisel with two bevels.artsexpandPluralfermoirsTranslationsgerman:Falzenglish:hooks and eyesspanish:gafetedutch:haaksluitingportuguese:cocheteswedish:häkta