English Explanatory Dictionary

zip fastener

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fastener used in clothing, bags, etc, comprised of two rows of teeth that are made to fit into each other by moving a slider along their length and opened again by moving the slider in the other direction.
  2. A pressure-sensitive plastic closure.

Pronunciation

/ˈzɪp ˌfæs(ə)nɚ/ /ˈzɪp ˌfɑːs(ə)nə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-zip fastener.wav

Word forms

zip fastener zip fasteners

Synonyms

clasp locker slide fastener zip zipper
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