zip
Third Person
zips
Present Participle
zipping
Past Tense
zipped
Past Participle
zipped
1
to securely close a piece of clothing, a bag etc. by pulling up a sliding fastener
transitive
- Before heading out, he will zip his backpack to keep his belongings secure.
- The child learned to zip their own jacket as a part of getting dressed independently.
- The adventurer will zip the tent to keep insects out while camping.
- To shield from the cold wind, he will zip the hoodie for added warmth.
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2
to move rapidly
- The athlete effortlessly zipped through the obstacle course, showcasing remarkable agility.
- The car zipped along the highway, covering miles in a short amount of time.
- The magician appeared to zip from one side of the stage to the other in the blink of an eye.
- As the motorcycle zipped through traffic, it left a trail of speed behind.
- The child excitedly zipped up and down the playground slide, full of energy.
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