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zipper

UK
/ˈzɪpə/
US
/ˈzɪpər/

Translations

zippernoun
zippers
pl
UK
/ˈzɪpə/
US
/ˈzɪpər/
fermeture éclair
She pulled up the zipper on her jacket to keep warm in the chilly weather.
Elle a remonté la fermeture éclair de sa veste pour rester au chaud par ce temps froid.
Additional translations
fermeture à glissièreVariante plus formelle.
Synonyms
zip
closure
clasp
fastener
zipperverb
zippered
Past Simple
zippered
Past Participle
zippering
Gerund
UK
/ˈzɪp.ə/
US
/ˈzɪp.ɚ/
fermer à glissière
She quickly zippered her jacket before stepping out into the cold.
Elle a rapidement fermé à glissière sa veste avant de sortir dans le froid.
Additional translations
s'insérer en alternanceSens technique, surtout pour la circulation.
Synonyms
fasten
secure
close
zip
zipperadjective
UK
/ˈzɪp.ə/
US
/ˈzɪp.ɚ/
Used attributively to modify nouns referring to items that incorporate or feature a zipper.
à fermeture éclair
She bought a suitcase with multiple zipper compartments.
Elle a acheté une valise avec plusieurs compartiments à fermeture éclair.
Additional translations
à glissièreVariante plus technique ou formelle.

Definitions

zippernoun
A fastening device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.
She pulled up the zipper on her jacket to keep warm in the chilly weather.
zipperverb
To fasten or unfasten with a zipper.
She quickly zippered her jacket before stepping out into the cold.
To merge or cause to merge in an alternating pattern like the teeth of a zipper, especially of lines of traffic.
Drivers were asked to zipper the two lanes into one near the construction zone.
zipperadjective
Relating to or incorporating a zipper.
She bought a suitcase with multiple zipper compartments.
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