Quarter-zip

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A jacket, sweater, or other top with a short zip (approximately a quarter of the height of the garment) descending from the collar.

    "“[…] [men’s] fleece business is really being driven by novelty,” said Lisa Fox, vice-president of brand marketing, […] “I’m talking about styles with striped ribbed trim, open-bottom styling, hoods and novelty interest at the neckline—henleys or quarter zips.”"

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a short zip (approximately a quarter of the height of the garment) descending from the collar. not-comparable

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"“[…] [men’s] fleece business is really being driven by novelty,” said Lisa Fox, vice-president of brand marketing, […] “I’m talking about styles with striped ribbed trim, open-bottom styling, hoods and novelty interest at the neckline—henleys or quarter zips.”"

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