velcro

• Substantivo que designa a marca de fecho de contato, usada frequentemente como nome genérico para esse tipo de material de fixação.

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

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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.

   Velcro

   • 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.

• Verbo usado para descrever a ação de prender ou fechar algo com fechos de velcro (do inglês), ou, metaforicamente, para indicar que algo adere ou se fixa firmemente.

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.

   Fechar com velcro

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

   Antônimosdetachunbuttonunfastenunhookunzip