Zipper: meaning, definitions and examples
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zipper
[ หzษชpษr ]
clothing accessory
A zipper is a device consisting of two flexible strips of fabric with interlocking metal or plastic teeth that are closed or opened by pulling a slide along them, used to fasten clothing.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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zipper |
Commonly used to refer to the toothed device used to close or fasten clothing, bags, or other items.
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zip |
Often used informally as a verb to describe the action of using a zipper. Can also be a noun with the same meaning as 'zipper'.
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fastener |
A general term for any device that secures two things together. This includes zippers, buttons, snaps, and ties.
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closure |
Used in a broader context to refer to any mechanism (not just zippers) used to secure an opening. Applies to buttons, Velcro, and more.
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Examples of usage
- The zipper on my jacket broke.
- She quickly zipped up her dress.
- He struggled to open the zipper on his bag.
to close or open with a zipper
To zipper means to fasten or unfasten with a zipper.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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zipper |
Repeats the first entry and is not needed. This information is already covered under the first entry. |
zip up |
Specifically refers to the action of pulling a zipper to secure a piece of clothing or bag. Mostly used informally in everyday conversation.
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fasten |
A more formal term for securing items together. Applicable in various contexts such as clothing, seat belts, and other objects.
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close |
A general term for bringing two parts together. Can be used for various contexts like doors, books, or containers, not just clothing.
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Examples of usage
- She zippered her purse before leaving the house.
- He carefully zippered up his suitcase.
Translations
Translations of the word "zipper" in other languages:
๐ต๐น zรญper
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคผเคฟเคชเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Reiรverschluss
๐ฎ๐ฉ resleting
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะปะธัะบะฐะฒะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ zamek bลyskawiczny
๐ฏ๐ต ใธใใใผ
๐ซ๐ท fermeture รฉclair
๐ช๐ธ cremallera
๐น๐ท fermuar
๐ฐ๐ท ์งํผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุญุงุจ
๐จ๐ฟ zip
๐ธ๐ฐ zips
๐จ๐ณ ๆ้พ
๐ธ๐ฎ zadrga
๐ฎ๐ธ rennilรกs
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะฐะนะทะฐาะฐะน
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ fermuar
๐ฒ๐ฝ cremallera
Etymology
The word 'zipper' originated in the early 20th century as a trademark of a particular fastener device. It quickly became a generic term for any similar device. The modern zipper we know today was invented in the 1910s and has since become a common feature in clothing and accessories.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #22,010, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 22007 undesired
- 22008 defaulting
- 22009 uncollected
- 22010 zipper
- 22011 chum
- 22012 tribulations
- 22013 falsification
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