hook-and-loop fastener
hook-and-loop fastener noun: synonym of Velcro (“a fastener consisting of two strips of fabric, one covered with miniature fiber hooks and the other with tiny fiber loops, which stick strongly together but can still be pulled apart.”).
Noun
hook-and-loop fastener (plural hook-and-loop fasteners)
- Synonym of Velcro (“a fastener consisting of two strips of fabric, one covered with miniature fiber hooks and the other with tiny fiber loops, which stick strongly together but can still be pulled apart.”).
- Closure for the envelope strap is provided by the new hook and loop fastener, “Velcro,” which does the work of buckles or laces.1959 January 15, Boot and Shoe Recorder 1959-01-15: Vol 155 Iss 4
- Synonyms:
- Velcro
Synonyms of hook-and-loop fastener
Forms of hook-and-loop fastener
| plural | hook-and-loop fasteners |
|---|---|
| alternative form | hook and loop fastener |
Questions about hook-and-loop fastener
- What does hook-and-loop fastener mean?
- Hook-and-loop fastener means synonym of Velcro (“a fastener consisting of two strips of fabric, one covered with miniature fiber hooks and the other with tiny fiber loops, which stick strongly together but can still be pulled apart.”).
- What part of speech is hook-and-loop fastener?
- Hook-and-loop fastener is a noun.
- What is the plural of hook-and-loop fastener?
- The plural of hook-and-loop fastener is hook-and-loop fasteners.
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