Velcro

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈvɛlkrəʊ/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈvɛlkroʊ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(velkrō)


WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
Vel•cro /ˈvɛlkroʊ/USA pronunciation  [Trademark.][uncountable]
  1. Clothinga 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, used to attach or close garments, pieces of luggage, etc.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
Vel•cro  (velkrō),USA pronunciation [Trademark.]
  1. Clothing, Trademarksa brand of fastening tape consisting of opposing pieces of fabric, one with a dense arrangement of tiny nylon hooks and the other with a dense nylon pile, that interlock when pressed together, used as a closure on garments, luggage, etc., in place of buttons, zippers, and the like.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
Velcro / ˈvɛlkrəʊ/
  1. a fastening consisting of two strips of nylon fabric, one having tiny hooked threads and the other a coarse surface, that form a strong bond when pressed together

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