Definitions for velcroˈvɛl kroʊ

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

Vel•cro*ˈvɛl kroʊ

  1. a fastening tape consisting of opposing pieces of nylon fabric, one with tiny hooks and the other with a dense pile, that interlock when pressed together.

    Category: Clothing, Trademark

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Velcro(verb)

    nylon fabric used as a fastening

  2. velcro(verb)

    fasten with Velcro

    "velcro the belt"

Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary

  1. Velcroˈɛlkroʊ

    a pair of strips of cloth which stick together and pull apart, used to fasten shoes, coats, etc.

    Shoes with Velcro are easier for little kids.

Wiktionary

  1. Velcro(Verb)

    To fasten tightly with Velcro.

  2. Velcro(ProperNoun)

    A fastener consisting of two strips of fabric, one covered with minute fiber hooks and the other of tiny fiber loops, which when brought together stick strongly one to the other.

  3. Origin: From velours and crochet


Translations for velcro

Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary

Velcro®(noun)

a material that comes in two strips that stick together, used for fastening clothes, shoes etc.

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