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zipper

/ˈzɪpər/ noun · British & US
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What does zipper mean?

noun

A device for joining or separating two edges of a fabric by interlocking teeth, typically with a slider that moves along a track to open or close it. A device for fastening or unfastening something, such as a bag or a jacket, by means of a slider that moves along a track.

Example

"She struggled to zip up her jacket in the wind."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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