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velcro

/ˈvɛl.krəʊ/

2 entries

noun

/ˈvɛl.krəʊ/B1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее бренд застежки-липучки, часто используемое как общее название для такого крепежного материала.

A noun referring to a brand of hook-and-loop fastener, commonly used as a generic term for such fastening material.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. A2informal

    A brand name for a type of fastening system consisting of two strips of fabric, one with tiny hooks and the other with loops, that stick together when pressed.

    ruЛипучка

    • He fastened his shoes with velcro instead of laces.
    • The child's jacket has a velcro closure for easy use.
    • Velcro is commonly used on bags and backpacks.
Forms
  • velcros plural form
  • velcros' possessive plural form
  • velcro's possessive singular form

verb

/ˈvɛl.kroʊ/B2formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для описания действия по прикреплению или застёгиванию чего-либо с помощью застёжек-липучек бренда Velcro, или метафорически для обозначения плотного прилипания или прикрепления.

A verb used to describe the action of attaching or fastening something using Velcro brand hook-and-loop fasteners, or metaphorically to stick or cling closely.

  1. Fasten with VelcroB1informal

    To attach or close something using Velcro, a brand of hook-and-loop fastener.

    ruЗастегнуть на липучку

    • She velcroed her shoes before going outside.
    • He velcroed the strap on his backpack.
    • The child velcroed the patches onto his jacket.

    Antonymsdetachunbuttonunfastenunhookunzip

Forms
  • velcroed past participle
  • velcroed past simple
  • velcroing present participle
  • velcroes third person singular