zi
pper
Plural
zippers
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an object with two plastic toothed strips used for fastening the open edges of a piece of clothing, bag, etc.
A zipper is a fastening device used in clothing, bags, and other items. It consists of two parallel rows of teeth that interlock when the slider is moved up or down. The teeth can be made of metal, plastic, or nylon, and the slider can be made of metal or plastic. Zippers can be used to close or open an opening in a garment or item, and they come in a variety of lengths, styles, and colors. They are a common feature in many types of clothing, including jackets, pants, skirts, and dresses, and are often preferred over other types of closures for their convenience and versatility.
- She struggled to pull up the zipper on her new dress, realizing it was slightly too tight.
- The backpack's zipper broke, spilling its contents all over the floor.
- The sleeping bag had a sturdy zipper that kept it securely closed during the night.
- She added a new zipper to her sewing kit, just in case she needed to replace one on her clothes.
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(surfing) a wave that rises and breaks rapidly, often in a fast-moving, linear fashion, resembling the motion of a zipper
- I caught a zipper this morning; it broke so fast I barely had time to react.
- The wave was a perfect zipper—short but sweet, and I got in a few quick turns.
- He tried to barrel through the zipper but got caught in the lip instead.
- That zipper was over in a flash, but I managed to get a quick carve in.
- The zipper didn’t offer much time, but the ride was exhilarating.