zippernoun [ C ]
uk/ˈzɪp.ər/us/ˈzɪp.ɚ/US UK zipB2 a device consisting of two rows of metal or plastic teeth-like parts that are brought together by pulling a small sliding piece over them, used for closing openings in clothing, bags, etc.:
to pull a zipper up/down
I can't open my bag - the zipper is stuck.
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Fasteners for clothes
- belt
- buckle
- button
- button fly
- button-through
- buttonhole
- clasp
- cufflink
- fastener
- flies
- fly
- hook and eye
- lace
- lace sth up
- popper
- snap
- suspender
- Velcro
- zip
- zip sth/sb up
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