zipper

cerniera, zip

Chiusura per vestiti o borse con due file di dentini che si uniscono facendo scorrere un cursore.

In inglese semplice: Two rows of small teeth that join when pulled together, used to close clothes or bags.

• The zipper on my bag is broken.
• Pull the zipper up to close your jacket.
• These coats have strong metal zippers.

Sinonimi: zip, zip fastener

Espressioni comuni: jacket zipper, broken zipper, open the zipper, a metal zipper

chiudere la cerniera

Chiudere un vestito o una borsa tirando il cursore della cerniera.

In inglese semplice: To close clothes or a bag by pulling its fastening device shut.

• He zippered his jacket.
• She zippered the bag shut.
• Can you zipper my coat up for me?

Come si usa: zipper something up (She zippered her coat up before going outside.)

Sinonimi: zip, zip up

Contrari: unzip

Espressioni comuni: zipper a jacket, zipper something shut, zipper something up

applicare una cerniera

Montare una cerniera su un vestito o un altro oggetto.

In inglese semplice: To fit a closing device with two rows of teeth onto clothes or another item.

• The tailor will zipper the pocket.
• They zippered the jackets during production.
• She learned to zipper a dress neatly.

Espressioni comuni: zipper a garment, zipper a pocket