zip
zip
Definition
zip (zip)
noun
- a short, sharp hissing or whizzing sound, as of a passing bullet
- Informal energy; vigor; vim
- Chiefly Brit. zipper
- Slang nothing; zero the player was zip-for-12 at the line
- Informal a zip code number
Etymology: echoic
intransitive verb zipped, zip′·ping
- to make, or move with, a zip
- Informal to act or move with speed or energy
- to become fastened or unfastened by means of a zipper
transitive verb
to fasten or unfasten with a zipper
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Synonyms
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Synonyms
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Usage Examples
Object
- pocket: There is also a small zipped pocket on the rear of the tights perfect for keys or coins.
- compartment: With four pockets on the outside, inside there is a further four including a central zipped compartment.
- fastening: The bag is deceptively roomy and is secured with a top zipped fastening.
- pouch: Inside are two note slots, one zipped coin pouch and a credit card slot.
- purse: It has a black silky interior with pocket and an attached zipped coin purse.
Converse of object
- undo: Leaving sleeves rolled up or zips undone will fail to protect workers from being contaminated with pesticides or biocides.
- conceal: Includes concealed zip & velcro fastening to keep the weather out!
Preposition: with
- flap: Heavy duty two way YKK zip with full length storm flap.
Adjective modifier
- underarm: Unusually for a walking jacket there are underarm zips too.
- lockable: Bring a sturdy, well constructed pack with orthopedic support and lockable zips and catches.
- heavy-duty: Two-piece suits should be joined by a heavy-duty zip.
- two-way: The porch has two big doors with two-way zips, one at the side and one at the end.
- chunky: They fasten with a chunky zip at the front and are paneled and cut for movement and fit.
- full-length: Keep the layers loose and not too close a fit, employ full-length zips.
Modifies a noun
- fastening: For additional hygiene, washable zip fastening covers are available in white or light blue.
- fastener: This week's awards The man who invented the zip fastener was today honored with a life peerage.
- pocket: Inside is fully lined with a inner side zip pocket.
- pullers: The zip pullers are tiny too and hard to use with gloved hands or cold fingers.
- file: See below for new zip file or the two small files to correct earlier download.
- disk: The copy may be held on a floppy disk, a zip disk, or on CD-ROM.
