(~s, ~ping, ~ped)
1.
A ~ or ~ fastener is a device used to open and close parts of clothes and bags. It consists of two rows of metal or plastic teeth which separate or fasten together as you pull a small tag along them. (mainly BRIT; in AM, usually use ~per )
He pulled the ~ of his leather jacket down slightly.
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2.
When you ~ something, you fasten it using a ~.
She ~ped her jeans...
I slowly ~ped and locked the heavy black nylon bags.
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