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Meaning of "zipper" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ZIPPER

zipper  [ˈzɪpə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ZIPPER

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Zipper 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 ZIPPER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

zipper

Zipper

A zipper, zip, fly or zip fastener, formerly known as a clasp locker, is a commonly used device for binding the edges of an opening of fabric or other flexible material, as on a garment or a bag. It is used in clothing, luggage and other bags, sporting goods, camping gear, and other items. Whitcomb L. Judson was an American inventor from Chicago who was the first to invent, conceive of the idea, and to construct a workable zipper. The method, still in use today, is based on interlocking teeth. Initially it was called the “hookless fastener” and was later redesigned to become more reliable. Nylon plastic zippers.

Definition of zipper in the English dictionary

The definition of zipper in the dictionary is a fastening device operating by means of two parallel rows of metal or plastic teeth on either side of a closure that are interlocked by a sliding tab Also called : zip.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ZIPPER


caliper
ˈkælɪpə
clipper
ˈklɪpə
draper
ˈdreɪpə
hyper
ˈhaɪpə
juniper
ˈdʒuːnɪpə
newspaper
ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpə
paper
ˈpeɪpə
piper
ˈpaɪpə
ripper
ˈrɪpə
skipper
ˈskɪpə
skyscraper
ˈskaɪˌskreɪpə
slipper
ˈslɪpə
sniper
ˈsnaɪpə
stripper
ˈstrɪpə
taper
ˈteɪpə
vapor
ˈveɪpə
viper
ˈvaɪpə
wallpaper
ˈwɔːlˌpeɪpə
wiper
ˈwaɪpə
worshipper
ˈwɜːʃɪpə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ZIPPER

zip code
zip disk
zip drive
zip fastener
zip fastening
zip file
zip gun
zip line
zip-on
Zipangu
zipless
ziplock
zipped
zippered
zippier
zippiest
zipping
zippo
zippy
ziptop

WORDS THAT END LIKE ZIPPER

big dipper
chipper
day tripper
dipper
flipper
gripper
hipper
Jack the Ripper
kipper
lady´s-slipper
Little Dipper
mudskipper
nipper
paint stripper
pepper
shipper
sipper
the Little Dipper
tipper
tripper
whipper

Synonyms and antonyms of zipper in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «zipper» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ZIPPER

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

Translator English - Chinese

拉链
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cremallera
570 millions of speakers

English

zipper
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जिपर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سحاب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

молния
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

zipper
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জিপার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

fermeture éclair
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Zip
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Reißverschluss
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ジッパー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

지퍼
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Zipper
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

dây kéo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ரிவிட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उघडझाप करणारी साखळी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

fermuar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cerniera
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zamek
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

блискавка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fermoar
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φερμουάρ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

rits
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

blixtlås
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

glidelås
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of zipper

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ZIPPER»

The term «zipper» is very widely used and occupies the 11.000 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ZIPPER» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ZIPPER»

Discover the use of zipper in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to zipper and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Zipper: An Exploration in Novelty
Recounts the invention of the zipper and describes how a useless technological novelty worked its way into daily life and took its place as one of the defining artifacts of the twentieth century
Robert Friedel, 1996
2
Zipper Mouth
"In this extraordinary debut novel, Laurie Weeks captures the freedom and longing of life on the edge in New York City.
Laurie Weeks, 2011
3
Couture Sewing Techniques
The zipper opening should be from Vs in. to Vi in. longer than the zipper so the garment can be eased to the zipper tape, which helps prevent the zipper from rippling. When sewing a zipper to a bias or shaped opening, put the garment on a ...
Claire B. Shaeffer, 1993
4
Beyond the Pattern: Great Sewing Techniques for Clothing
Replacing the easy side: Positioning the lower zipper stop at bottom of pants opening, pin right side of new zipper In place, with fabric fold close to teeth. Using a zipper foot, stitch from the top down close to the fold, interrupting stitching to ...
Threads, 1995
5
The Complete Book of Sewing Shortcuts
Can you imagine how long it took to make buttonholes and sew on buttons or hooks and eyes before the invention of the zipper? The forerunner of this convenient fastener was invented in 1891 by Whit- comb L. Judson to replace the buttons ...
Claire B. Shaeffer, 1981
6
SINGER Simple Mending & Repair
fixing a zipper slider The slider is the part of the zipper that opens and closes the zipper teeth or coil. Often, fixing or replacing the slider will solve your zipper problem. A pair of pliers might be all you need to return a broken zipper to good ...
Editors of Singer Worldwide
7
Complete Photo Guide to Sewing
Separating zippers in jackets and vests can be inserted with zipper teeth covered or exposed. A decorative sport zipper with plastic teeth is lightweight yet sturdy, for active sportswear. Down the back, up the front, on sleeves, pockets or pants ...
Creative Publishing International
8
Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Zipper entrapment of the penis or foreskin is a common complaint that can be managed in the ED. Methods of emergent release have been described in relation to the zipper parts and depending on the type of zipper. The median bar of the ...
Gary R. Fleisher, Stephen Ludwig, 2010
9
Watch Your Cleavage, Check Your Zipper!
Guy LeBow, an old radio and TV hand who was there at the very beginning of broadcast television, takes readers on a hilarious romp through the early days of the "boob tube".
Guy LeBow, 1994
10
Easy Guide to Sewing Tops and T-Shirts, Skirts, and Pants
If the edge will be finished with a waistband, shorten the zipper from the top. If the edge will be finished with a facing, shorten the zipper from the bottom. From the top 4. Cut off the excess zipper even with the raw edge of the garment. From the ...
Lynn MacIntyre, Marcy Tilton, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ZIPPER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term zipper is used in the context of the following news items.
1
WATCH: Politics and Sex Don't Mix in New 'Zipper' Trailer
Zipper marks Mora Stephens' second feature film after 2005's Conventioneers. Stephens wrote and directed the project. Zipper hits theaters and Video on ... «Breitbart News, Jul 15»
2
'Zipper' Trailer: Patrick Wilson Has a Little Problem With Escorts
Wilson's co-stars include Lena Headey, Richard Dreyfuss, and Ray Winstone, and that trio may be enough to demand a viewing. Check out the Zipper trailer ... «/FILM, Jul 15»
3
Josh Homme and Jesse Hughes Detail Eagles of Death Metal LP …
Eagles of Death Metal, the duo of Jesse Hughes and Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme, are following 2008's Heart On with ZIPPER DOWN. It's out ... «Pitchfork Media, Jun 15»
4
Zipper merge pilot project launches Wednesday on Lagimodiere
Zipper merge pilot project launches Wednesday on Lagimodiere. By: Nick Martin Posted: 06/9/2015 12:25 PM | Last Modified: 06/10/2015 4:23 PM | Updates ... «Winnipeg Free Press, Jun 15»
5
Is Ottawa ready for the zipper merge?
A zipper merge happens when motorists use both lanes of traffic all the way to a defined merge area, and then alternate in "zipper" fashion into the open lane. «CBC.ca, May 15»
6
Backup ZipMobile ready for Thursday morning commute
A tow truck was used to pull the ZipMobile to close the remaining barrier segments over roughly one mile and back to the Zipper Hale maintenance facility on the ... «KITV Honolulu, May 15»
7
Councillors propose zipper merges for driving through construction …
“A zipper merge is a change in driver culture. It would ask Winnipeggers to use both lanes when there's a construction zone and wait to merge. So merge at the ... «CTV News, Apr 15»
8
New York's Times Square news 'zipper' stuck on replay for days
On Thursday the zipper was showing days-old headlines such as "U.S. couple ... When the zipper made debut in 1928, it was one of the world's first real-time ... «Reuters, Apr 15»
9
Government Saves 140000 Children From...One Faulty Zipper
Description: This recall involves Kids Korner brand boy's, girl's and toddler's cotton/poly blend fleece zipper hooded sweatshirts with a front zipper, two front ... «Reason, Mar 15»
10
Patrick Wilson on sex addiction and why his 'Zipper' politico isn't …
PARK CITY. We're so accustomed to politicians getting caught up in embarrassing sex scandals that it's tempting (or darned near inevitable) to compare Patrick ... «HitFix, Jan 15»

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