zipper

zipper Definition

☆ zip·per (zip′ər)

noun

a person or thing that zips
a device used to fasten and unfasten two adjoining edges of material, as on the placket of a dress, the fly of a pair of trousers, etc.: it consists of two rows of tiny interlocking tabs which are joined or separated by sliding a part up or down
an oblong, horizontal, rectangular electronic sign on which moving messages of text, data, etc. may be scrolled, using flashing lights, LED displays, etc.

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to fasten or become fastened by means of a zipper

zipper Usage Examples

Converse of object

conceal: The dress is a short sleeved fitted sheath dress, with a concealed rear zipper.
lock: It also features a locking zipper for added assurance when traveling.
have: The evening bag has a brass zipper, with large circular pull loop.
feature: This little evening bag features a zipper, with a decorative pull.

Adjective modifier

rear: The dress is a short sleeved fitted sheath dress, with a concealed rear zipper.
basic: Both viruses contain genes encoding proteins related to the basic leucine zipper ( bZIP ) family of transcription factors.
water-resistant: A large front pocket with a water-resistant zipper holds a light jacket or extra gear.
top: One large, easily-accessible central compartment with full top zipper.
lockable: It has a carry handle, shoulder strap and lockable zippers.

Modifies a noun

fastener: Baggage, including baggage with zipper fasteners, should be properly locked to avoid its opening during carriage.
fastening: This ' Hire Quality ' dress is made of white fabric with cotton circle hem design, hemmed finished with zipper fastening.
pull: Made of silky satin with fret board styled wrist strap and star zipper pull.
pocket: On the back you will find a small zipper pocket for small accessories.
domain: Peptides encompassing the EBNA 3C zipper domain are approximately 54 to 67 % alpha-helical in solution but cannot form dimers at physiologically relevant concentrations.
closure: Made from premium Italian calf leather with a hidden elastic panel and rear zipper closure.

Noun used with modifier

leucine: Both viruses contain genes encoding proteins related to the basic leucine zipper ( bZIP ) family of transcription factors.
side: Top to bottom and side to side zippers offers easy access to the Grow Tent and the removable water-resistant inner base liner.
metal: Center front opening is closed with metal zipper ( Acme on tag ) backed on each side with brown fabric.
length: Features a 3/4 length zipper on front, zipped pocket on the back and the Orange logo on the chest and shoulders.
ring-pull: Beige and brown 60's overstitched ring-pull zipper a-line mac Fab late 60's early 70's mac by St Michael in beige with contrasting brown overstitching.

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