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I don't know what we did without Velcro in the American theater. It's a miracle substance! People had long intermissions, probably.
Jefferson Mays

Meaning of "Velcro" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF VELCRO

Velcro  [ˈvɛlkrəʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF VELCRO

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Velcro is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES VELCRO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Velcro

Velcro

Velcro is a company that produces the first commercially marketed fabric hook and loop fastener, invented in 1948 by the Swiss electrical engineer George de Mestral. De Mestral patented Velcro in 1955, subsequently refining and developing its practical manufacture until its commercial introduction in the late 1950s. The word Velcro is a portmanteau of the two French words velours, and crochet. Hook-and-loop fasteners consist of two components: typically, two lineal fabric strips which are attached to the opposing surfaces to be fastened. The first component features tiny hooks; the second features even smaller and "hairier" loops. When the two components are pressed together, the hooks catch in the loops and the two pieces fasten or bind temporarily during the time that they are pressed together. When separated, by pulling or peeling the two surfaces apart, the velcro strips make a distinctive "ripping" sound. The first Velcro sample was made of cotton, which proved impractical and was replaced by Nylon and polyester. Velcro fasteners made of Teflon loops, polyester hooks, and glass backing are used in aerospace applications, e.g. on space shuttles.

Definition of Velcro in the English dictionary

The definition of Velcro in the dictionary is ® a fastening consisting of two strips of nylon fabric, one having tiny hooked threads and the other a coarse surface, that form a strong bond when pressed together.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH VELCRO


cockcrow
ˈkɒkˌkrəʊ
crow
krəʊ
escroc
ɛsˈkrəʊ
escrow
ˈɛskrəʊ
gorcrow
ˈɡɔːˌkrəʊ
jim-crow
dʒɪm krəʊ
macro
ˈmækrəʊ
micro
ˈmaɪkrəʊ
mucro
ˈmjuːkrəʊ
NACRO
ˈnækrəʊ
outcrow
ˌaʊtˈkrəʊ
overcrow
ˌəʊvəˈkrəʊ
pilcrow
ˈpɪlkrəʊ
scarecrow
ˈskɛəˌkrəʊ
scrow
skrəʊ
semimicro
ˌsemɪˈmaɪkrəʊ
supermicro
ˈsuːpərˌmaɪkrəʊ
synchro
ˈsɪŋkrəʊ
ultramicro
ˌʌltrəˈmaɪkrəʊ
Yamoussoukro
ˌjæmʊˈsuːkrəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE VELCRO

Vela
velamen
velamina
velar
velaria
velaric
velarisation
velarise
velarium
velarization
velarize
velate
velatura
Velcro fastener
Velcro fastening
Velcro strip
veld
Velde

WORDS THAT END LIKE VELCRO

bro
Castro
claro
cuatro
dinero
duro
euro
hero
hydro
metro
Negro
outro
pedro
primero
pro
retro
Rio de Janeiro
ro
to and fro
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Synonyms and antonyms of Velcro in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Velcro» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF VELCRO

Find out the translation of Velcro to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Velcro from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Velcro» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

维可牢尼龙搭扣
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

velcro
570 millions of speakers

English

Velcro
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

वेल्क्रो
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فِيلْكُرو®
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

застежка липучка Velcro®
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

velcro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভেলক্রো
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

velcro
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Velcro
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Klettband
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

マジックテープ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

벨크로
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Velcro
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

khóa dán
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வெல்க்ரோ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वेल्क्रो
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Velcro
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Velcro®
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rzep
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

застібка ´липучка´
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Velcro
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ταινία Velcro®
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Velcro
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kardborrband
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

borrelås
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Velcro

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «VELCRO»

The term «Velcro» is very widely used and occupies the 17.840 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «VELCRO» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Velcro

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3 QUOTES WITH «VELCRO»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Velcro.
1
Jefferson Mays
I don't know what we did without Velcro in the American theater. It's a miracle substance! People had long intermissions, probably.
2
Ashley Rickards
When I believe in something, I support it fully. On that note, I totally don't support Velcro shoes.
3
Andy Van Slyke
Last year we had so many people coming in and out they didn't bother to sew their names on the backs of the uniforms. They just put them there with Velcro.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «VELCRO»

Discover the use of Velcro in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Velcro and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Creative Activities for Young Children
When using Velcro, the soft side, or “loop” side of a piece of Velcro must meet the rougher side, or the “hook” side, of another piece of Velcro. Be sure when making puppets or props to use with a Velcro story- board that the Velcro on the ...
Mary Mayesky, 2008
2
She Had Velcro Hair
P.S. If you've realized this story's impossible 'Cause Velcro needs anchors with hooks Then you're one of the smartest kids in the land And you knew that without any books! P.P.S. But for fun you can Àgure out what you would do With Velcro ...
Nancy Rutledge, 2013
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Window Treatments and Slipcovers For Dummies
Velcro consists of two interlocking sections that release with ease yet adhere extremely well. To our minds, it is the greatest stuff on earth! We recommend its use for our washing machine slipcover in Chapter 16. Many types of Velcro are ...
Mark Montano, Carly Sommerstein, 2011
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Popular Science
Heavy filled bottle with two small Velcro tabs doesn't slide down — but author's finger keeps it from falling outward. Sliding carpet driving you crazy? A Velcro hook-and-loop fastener glued at each corner will keep it in place. It may not look like ...
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Inventors and Inventions
"Velcro" is the short name of a set of companies formally called Velcro Industries B.V. The Velcro companies have become synonymous with the product they sell; however, the product itself is still officially known as the "hook-and-loop fastener ...
‎2008
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Technoscience And Everyday Life: The Complex Simplicities of ...
Thus we have packages – plastic packs that are sealed along the top with Velcro ® rather than some adhesive or zip or slider. We also have wraps of one sort or another – more or less thin strips of material or plastic topped and tailed with hook ...
Michael, Mike, 2006
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Balloon Construction: Materials and Suppliers
GENERAL INFORMATION VELCRO tape fasteners are woven and consist of two mating strips. The Hook or male section is covered with stiff little hooks. The Loop or female section is covered with tiny, soft loops. When pressed together the ...
Eagle Balloons, Robert J. Rechs, 1987
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A to Z of STS Scientists
The story of de Mestral's invention of Velcro has evolved into almost mythical status: in the summer of 1948, he set out game-bird hunting in the Jura Mountains with his Irish pointer. Throughout the day, he cursed the cockleburs that stuck to ...
Elizabeth H. Oakes, 2009
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Young Inventors at Work!: Learning Science by Doing Science
BUTTON UP Teachers Note: If possible, have some Velcro® ready to demonstrate. One of the first inventions humans made was clothing. Even today, after hundreds of thousands of years of thinking about and improving clothes, new ideas ...
Edwin J. C. Sobey, 1999
10
World of Essential College Vocabulary
Give one way in which the passage suggests that Velcro could be enhanced. Copyright 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned. or duplicated. in whole or in party Due to electronic rights. some third party ...
Margaret Richek, Susanne Picchi, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «VELCRO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Velcro is used in the context of the following news items.
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When veshti and Velcro form a welcome pair
For people not adept in tying the veshti (dhoti) properly around their waist, there is some good news. The recently launched Velcro (the common fastener) ... «The Hindu, Jun 15»
2
Velcro Companies to Acquire Belgium-Based Specialty Weaving …
DEINZE, Belgium--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Velcro Companies, a global leader in fastening solutions, today announced that it has acquired Alfatex, a leading ... «Business Wire, Jun 15»
3
Velcro Industries Introduces Sabrina Soto As Brand Ambassador
MANCHESTER, N.H., Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Velcro Industries is pleased to announce that noted lifestyle expert and popular television personality ... «PR Newswire, Dec 14»
4
Velcro Industries Appoints Fraser Cameron as President and Chief …
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Velcro Industries announced today that Fraser Cameron, formerly Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed President and ... «Business Wire, Dec 14»
5
BYU professors discover hidden recording device in classroom
Upon discovering similar Velcro setups under chairs in other classrooms, the professors called police. The investigation, however, has had its challenges. «KSL.com, Nov 14»
6
Velcro Industries N.V. and Velcro Group Corporation Appoint Scott …
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Velcro Industries N.V. and Velcro Group Corporation today announced the appointment of Scott Filion as interim CEO for the ... «Business Wire, Sep 14»
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Store Baby Bibs Anywhere with Velcro Tape
Many baby bibs stay on with Velcro clasps. Weblog I'm an Organizing Junkie recommends using Velcro tape to store your bibs in easy-access locations so ... «Lifehacker, Jul 14»
8
Velcro A Dustpan And Brush To a Vertical Surface to Free Up Space
Apartment Therapy suggests attaching your cleaning tools to the outside of your fridge with a strip of Velcro. You might think that a magnet would be a better ... «Lifehacker, Jul 14»
9
Get a Tighter Velcro Grip on Non-Flat Surfaces with Sugru
The problem with double-sided adhesive Velcro is that it needs the two sides to align for a lasting hold. That doesn't happen when you have a curved surface ... «Lifehacker, Jun 14»
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Nanoscale velcro used for molecule transport
Nuclear pores are lined with "velcro" like proteins. Only molecules specially marked with import proteins can bind to these proteins and thus pass the pore. «Phys.Org, Jun 14»

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