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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Vel•cro /ˈvɛlkroʊ/USA pronunciation [Trademark.][uncountable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025- 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.
Vel•cro
(vel′krō),USA pronunciation [Trademark.]
- 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.
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