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zipper

UK/'zipә/US
B2

Definitions

n.

A fastening device with two rows of interlocking teeth that are joined or separated by a sliding tab

拉链

v.

To fasten or close with a zipper

用拉链扣上,拉上拉链

Root Breakdown

Onomatopoeia
zipother
+
persuffix
=zipper

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The broken zipper on her coat needed to be replaced.

  • 2.

    He struggled to zipper the jacket as it was too tight.

  • 3.

    The dress has a decorative zipper down the back.

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