zipper

noun/ˈzɪpər/

Frequency rank: #9,603 most common English word

Meaning

A fastening device consisting of two rows of interlocking teeth closed or opened by a sliding tab.

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Example sentence

She quickly pulled the zipper on her jacket closed before stepping outside into the cold.

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