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Velcro

US/ˈvɛlkɹoʊ/ uncommon
noun (1) verb (1)

noun

1.

nylon fabric used as a fastening

verb

1.

fasten with velcro

  • “velcro the belt”

Origin

Blend of French velours (“velvet”) + French crochet (“hook”).

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