1. Plural of agrafe; ornamental clasps or hooks used to fasten clothing or hold fabric together.
Usage: Often used in historical or fashion contexts; Also spelled 'agraffs' or 'agraffes'
2. In architecture, metal cramps or clamps used to hold stones or structural elements together.
Usage: Technical/specialized usage; Primarily historical

Examples

• The medieval dress was secured with ornate agrafes along the front.
• She collected antique agrafes from various European garments.
• The stone blocks were held in place by iron agrafes.
• Agrafes were common decorative elements in Renaissance fashion.
• The mason used agrafes to reinforce the marble columns.