Velcro: Meaning and Definition of

Vel•cro

Pronunciation: (vel'krō), [key]
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  1. a 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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