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zipper

UK
/ˈzɪpə/
US
/ˈzɪpər/

Translations

zippernoun
zippers
pl
UK
/ˈzɪpə/
US
/ˈzɪpər/
The zipper on my jacket is broken.
Молния на моей куртке сломана.
Additional translations
застёжка-молния
Synonyms
fastener
zip
closure
clasp
zipperverb
zippered
Past Simple
zippered
Past Participle
zippering
Gerund
UK
/ˈzɪp.ə/
US
/ˈzɪp.ɚ/
She needs to zipper her jacket before going outside.
Ей нужно застегивать куртку, прежде чем выходить на улицу.
Synonyms
zip
fasten
close
secure
zipperadjective
UK
/ˈzɪp.ə/
US
/ˈzɪp.ɚ/
Used attributively to modify nouns referring to items that incorporate or feature a zipper.

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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