English Explanatory Dictionary

Velcro

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A fastener consisting of two strips of fabric, one covered with minute fiber hooks and the other with tiny fiber loops, which stick strongly together but can be pulled apart.
verb
  1. To fasten with Velcro.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Velcro.
verb
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Velcro.

Pronunciation

/ˈvɛlkɹoʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Velcro.wav /ˈvɛlkɹəʊ/

Word forms

Velcro Velcros Velcroing Velcroed

Etymology

Blend of French velours (“velvet”) + French crochet (“hook”).

Synonyms

hook-and-loop fastener

Derived words

Velcro child Velcro dog Velcro cat velcro plant
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