Definition of zipper Zipper

/zɪˈpɚ/ - [ziper] - zip•per

We found 9 definitions of zipper from 4 different sources.

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What does zipper mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

zipper - a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab
  slide fastener, zip, zip fastener
  holdfast, fastener, fastening, fixing restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
  cardigan slightly bowlegged variety of corgi having rounded ears and a long tail
  frock, dress a habit worn by clerics
  trouser, pant a garment (or part of a garment) designed for or relating to trousers; "in his trouser's pocket"; "he ripped his left trouser on the fence"
  skirt a garment hanging from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women

Verb

zipper - close with a zipper; "Zip up your jacket--it's cold"
  zip up, zip
  unzip open the zipper of; "unzip the bag"
  fasten, secure, fix attach to; "They fastened various nicknames to each other"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • zipper (Noun)
    A zip fastener .
  • zipper (Noun)
    A pressure-sensitive plastic closure.
  • zipper (Noun)
    leucine zipper .
  • zipper (Verb)
    To close a zipper.
  • zipper (Verb)
    To put a zipper on an article.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • zipper
    A commonly used device for binding the edges of an opening of fabric or other flexible material, like on a garment or a bag.

Part of speech

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  • zipper, verb, present, 1st person singular of zipper (infinitive).
  • zipper, verb (infinitive).
  • zipper, noun, singular of zippers.

Pronunciation

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