: a fastener consisting of two rows of metal or plastic teeth on strips of tape and a sliding piece that closes an opening by drawing the teeth together
Noun The zipper was stuck and we couldn't open the suitcase. Can you help him with his zipper?
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The case was easy to put on the pillow because of its extra-long zipper around three of the sides. Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022 Palo Alto Police located the suspect, 59-year-old Rupert Richard Taylor-Fox of Menlo Park, with his pants unbuttoned, and his zipper down. Pilar Arias | Fox News, Fox News, 8 Aug. 2022 Any used backpack with a working zipper can be dropped off. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2022 Its front pouch—secured with a zipper—can hold items like snacks, small toys, and crayons. Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 16 June 2022 Most bras are designed with a hook and eye clasp on the back of the band, though some bras feature front clasps for easier closure and a smoother look and others may even be designed with a zipper. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022 It's even designed with a zipper to keep your pillow securely inside. Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2022 The baggie was attached to the lower zipper, between his pants and underwear, with a safety pin. Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 3 Mar. 2022 This knee-length parka features drawcord adjustments throughout, a protective flap over the zipper, elastic cuffs, and an extra-high neckline to fortify against the cold. Gabriela Aoun, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2020
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These pants are great for running and biking and have zippered leg openings for sliding over boots. Anna Callaghan, Outside Online, 7 Feb. 2020 Complete with a large main compartment, zippered side pockets, an internal mesh pocket, and two padded removable shoulder straps, this duffel bag is ideal for camping, weekend getaways, or lengthy business trips. Melissa Lee, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2020 There are three interior pockets (one slip, two zippered) that are ideal for tucking your wallet, keys, or phone away, and the zip closure ensures safe-keeping. Melissa Lee, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2020 Read 7 Uses For Lavender The Oregon Rain Soap company of Sherwood uses fresh rainwater that’s been purified and triple filtered in its products, which include soaps, lotions and bath salts ($14.95 for six 3.2 oz. salt tubes in a clear zippered bag).oregonlive, 18 Mar. 2020 The seams are completely sealed, the pockets are zippered, and there's a drawstring at the bottom so you and your stuff will be protected no matter how bad the downpour. Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2020 At the end of the session, each child received a blue zippered bag containing two doses of Narcan to take home. Dan Levin, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Feb. 2020 The upper half is a 13-liter roll-top dry bag, and the bottom is a leakproof, zippered cooler, large enough to carry several cold beverages and snacks. Ben Romans, Outdoor Life, 26 Nov. 2019 The girl was wearing black leggings, a Harley-Davidson T-shirt, and a black hooded zippered jacket, her mother said. Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 22 Nov. 2019 See More