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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative letter-case form of Velcro. alt-of, uncountable

   "He could have set his sights on velcro or toilet paper."

2. 2
   nylon fabric used as a fastening wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   To fasten with Velcro.

   "He was standing on a chair Velcroing red balloons to himself."

2. 2
   Alternative letter-case form of Velcro. alt-of
3. 3
   fasten with Velcro wordnet

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A fastener consisting of two strips of fabric, one covered with minute fiber hooks and the other with tiny fiber loops, which stick strongly together but can be pulled apart.

Synonyms

All synonyms

hook-and-loophook-and-loop fastenerhook-and-pile fastener

Example

More examples

"Grandpa was known for wearing white velcro shoes."

Etymology

Blend of French velours (“velvet”) + French crochet (“hook”).

Related phrases

Velcro catVelcro childVelcro dogvelcro plant

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