English noun: zipper | |||
1. | zipper (artifact) a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab | ||
Synonyms | slide fastener, zip, zip fastener | ||
Broader (hypernym) | fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast | ||
Part meronym | cardigan, dress, frock, pant, skirt, trouser | ||
English verb: zipper | |||
1. | zipper (contact) close with a zipper | ||
Samples | Zip up your jacket--it's cold. | ||
Synonyms | zip, zip up | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | fasten, fix, secure | ||
Antonyms | unzip | ||