zippers
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pluralof zipper.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
zippernouna device used for fastening clothing, valises, etc., consisting of two toothed tracks or spiral metal or plastic coils, each bordering one of two edges to be joined, and a piece that either interlocks or separates them when pulled.
Example Sentences
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Earlier research has shown that lead can appear in metal components of children's clothing, such as zippers, buttons and snaps, sometimes leading to recalls.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 2, 2026
They yank open industrial-grade zippers, unleashing a gust of helium, and dive chest-first onto the collapsing character.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 25, 2025
He said he designed jackets with zippers on the sleeves so they could be left on or removed.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2024
His father, Aaron Traum, helped run a family business, the David Traum Company, which sold zippers and other notions on East 26th Street.
From New York Times ● Jan. 31, 2024
Dangling from her left shoulder was a small turquoise bag with multiple zippers.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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