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zip (zip)

noun

  1. a short, sharp hissing or whizzing sound, as of a passing bullet
  2. Informal energy; vigor; vim
  3. Chiefly Brit. zipper
  4. Slang nothing; zero the player was zip-for-12 at the line
  5. Informal a zip code number

Etymology: echoic

intransitive verb zipped, zip·ping

  1. to make, or move with, a zip
  2. Informal to act or move with speed or energy
  3. to become fastened or unfastened by means of a zipper

transitive verb

to fasten or unfasten with a zipper

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v.

run, dash, rush; see run 2.

zip 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.

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