zipper

Pronunciation

• (US) enPR: zĭʹpər, IPA ^(key): /ˈzɪpɚ/

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Noun

Singular zipper

Plural zippers

1. (US) A zipper is a device used to join two pieces of cloth for a short amount of time. It usually consists of 2 strips of metal on both pieces of cloth that are then joined together.

Related words

• zip