26984 words

zippers

3 definitions • 6 examples
1
a device consisting of two rows of metal or plastic teeth-like parts that are brought together by pulling a small sliding piece over them, used for closing openings in clothing, bags, etc.:

Examples:

pull a zipper up/down She struggled to pull the zipper up/down on her dress.
zipper is stuck I can't open my bag - the zipper is stuck.
2
to fasten something or be fastened with a zip, or to put something into a bag, etc. that is fastened with a zip:

Examples:

She quickly gathered up her gear, zippered her black bag, and slung it over her shoulder.
He put the box into an empty duffel bag and zippered it shut.
This stylish jacket zippers up the front.
I scooped up the dollar bills before he could think of asking for a receipt and zippered them into my jacket pocket.
3
a device for fastening together an opening in clothes, bags, etc., and consisting of two rows of little metal or plastic parts that can be locked together by sliding another part over them

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