What does Zipper mean?

Definitions for Zipper
ˈzɪp ərzip·per

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Zipper.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. slide fastener, zip, zipper, zip fastenerverb

    a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab

  2. zip up, zipper, zipverb

    close with a zipper

    "Zip up your jacket--it's cold"

Wiktionary

  1. zippernoun

    A zip fastener.

  2. zippernoun

    A pressure-sensitive plastic closure.

  3. zippernoun

    leucine zipper

  4. zipperverb

    To close a zipper.

    He zippered his sweater against the cold.

  5. zipperverb

    To put a zipper on an article.

    This Fall jackets are zippered.

  6. Etymology: 1925,. The trade name was registered in 1925 by B.F. Goodrich for “boots made of rubber and fabric,” claiming use of the name since June 1923. No longer a registered trademark.

Wikipedia

  1. Zipper

    A zipper, zip, fly, or zip fastener, formerly known as a clasp locker, is a commonly used device for binding together two edges of fabric or other flexible material. Used in clothing (e.g. jackets and jeans), luggage and other bags, camping gear (e.g. tents and sleeping bags), and many other items, zippers come in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and colors. Whitcomb L. Judson, an American inventor from Chicago, in 1892 patented the original design from which the modern device evolved.The Zipper gets its name from a brand of rubber boots (or galoshes) it was used on in 1923. The galoshes could be fastened with a single zip of the hand, and soon the hookless fasteners came to be called "Zippers".

ChatGPT

  1. zipper

    A zipper is a mechanical fastening device that binds the edges of an opening of fabric or other flexible material together, typically used on clothing, bags, or luggage. It consists of two strips of fabric each affixed with a series of metal or plastic teeth; these teeth interlock and are moved into and out of an interlocked position by a slider that, when moved in one direction, merges the two sides together and, when moved in the other, separates them.

Wikidata

  1. Zipper

    A zipper, zip, or zip fastener, is a commonly used device for binding the edges of an opening of fabric or other flexible material, as on a garment or a bag. It is used in clothing, luggage and other bags, sporting goods, camping gear, and other items. Whitcomb L. Judson was an American mechanical engineer from Chicago who was the first to invent, conceive of the idea, and to construct a workable zipper. The method, still in use today, is based on interlocking teeth. Initially it was called the “hookless fastener” and was later redesigned to become more reliable.

Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. ZIPPER

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Zipper is ranked #51723 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Zipper surname appeared 402 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Zipper.

    92.7% or 373 total occurrences were White.
    4.9% or 20 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
    1.4% or 6 total occurrences were Black.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Zipper in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Zipper in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Zipper in a Sentence

  1. George Burns:

    First you forget names, then you forget faces. Next you forget to pull your zipper up and finally, you forget to pull it down.

  2. Track Jacket Amazon Monza:

    When I go on long bike rides, I like the convenience of having a zipper back pocket to put my phone to keep my hands free.

  3. Karen Delgado:

    I’ve had this crossbody for years, and it’s made specifically for travel, it has a spot for my passport, Kindle, a leash for my keys and several zipper compartments to keep things safe and secure. When traveling solo, I try to only use crossbody bags and make sure they have either multiple compartments or some sort of ‘ lock ’ to keep my personal belongings safe as I explore. This one from Lo Sons fits the bill perfectly.

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