zipper
/'zipə/ Cách viết khác : (zip-fastener) /'zip,fɑ:snə/
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Definition
Noun:
- A fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab: A device used to join two edges of fabric or material, consisting of two flexible strips with interlocking teeth and a sliding piece that opens or closes them.
Verb:
- To close or fasten with a zipper: To use the sliding tab of a zipper to join two edges together.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- The zipper on my backpack is broken.*
- She pulled the zipper up to close her dress.*
Verb:
- He zippered the tent flap shut to keep the insects out.*
- Please zipper your coat before going outside.*
Advanced Usage
"To be zippered": To be closed or fastened by a zipper.
- The sleeping bag was securely zippered.*
"Zippered" (Adjective): Describing an item that has a zipper or is closed with a zipper.
- She prefers zippered hoodies over pullover ones.*
Variants and Related Words
Zip (Noun/Verb): A common synonym for zipper, especially in British English.
- Do up your zip. / Zip up your bag.*
Zip fastener (Noun): Another term for a zipper.
Unzip (Verb): To open something by sliding a zipper's tab.
- He unzipped the case to get his laptop.*
Synonyms
- Fastener: A general term for a device that holds things together.
- Closure: Something used to close an opening.
Related Phrasal Verbs
Zip up: To fasten something using a zipper.
- It's windy, so zip up your jacket.*
Zip shut: To close something completely with a zipper.
- She zipped the suitcase shut.*
Related Idioms
- Zip it / Zip your lip: (Informal idiom) A command to be quiet or stop talking. (Note: This idiom uses "zip" as a verb metaphorically, not directly related to the physical zipper device).
- I've heard enough, just zip it!*
Noun
- a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab
Verb
- close with a zipper
- Zip up your jacket--it's cold