zipper
/ˈzɪpə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈzɪpər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈzi-pər/ (ame, mw) · /ˈzɪp.ər/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈzɪp.ɚ/ (ame, ipa)
zipper — noun
- zippersingular
- zippersplural
1. a long fastening strip with interlocking teeth that opens or closes clothes, bag
a long fastening strip with interlocking teeth that opens or closes clothes, bags, and similar things when you pull the small tab
Shirin pulled the zipper up before stepping into the cold wind.
pull the zipper up on clothing
The zipper on Christopher's backpack broke during the train ride home.
Meera sewed a new zipper into the blue skirt last night.
Obi kept coins in the small pocket behind the zipper.
- zip
Chiefly British term for the same fastening device.
- zip fastener
A fuller, slightly more formal name for a zipper.
- fastener
A broader word that also includes buttons, hooks, and snaps.
文法句型
the zipper on + clothing or bag
sew in + a zipper
用法筆記
Often follows on in phrases such as the zipper on my coat or the zipper on her bag.
zipper — verb
- zipperpresent simple I / you / we / they
- zippers3rd person singular
- zippering-ing form
- zipperedpast simple
1. to close or secure something by pulling its zipper
to close or secure something by pulling its zipper
Nkechi zippered her coat before walking to the night market.
close clothing with a zipper
Antonia zippered the tent door while the rain hit the trees.
Andrei zippered the lunch bag and put it in his locker.
Lakan zippered his suitcase shut after folding the last sweater.
文法句型
zipper + object
zipper + object + shut
用法筆記
Zip or zip up is more common in everyday speech. This form is most natural in deliberate descriptions or instructions.