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Zipper (other)
A zipper is a device for temporarily joining two edges of fabric together. Zipper(s) may also refer to: Entertainment *Zipper (film), ''Zipper'' (film), a 2015 political thriller *Zipper (ride), an amusement ride *Zipper (song), "Zipper" (song), by Brockhampton *Zipper Harris, a character in the ''Doonesbury'' universe *Zipper Interactive, a video game developer *Zipper, a character in the Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (TV series)#Main, ''Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers'' universe *The Zippers, a band Transportation *Zenair Zipper, an ultralight aircraft *Zoe Zipper, a microcar sold by Zoe Motors in the early 1980s *Call sign for the airline Zip (airline), Zip Other uses *Zipper (BDSM), a sexual practice which involves "zipping" the skin *Zipper (data structure), a technique of representing an aggregate data structure *Zipper Creek (Alaska) *Zipper storage bag *.219 Zipper, a rifle cartridge made by Winchester Repeating Arms *Barrier transfer machine or zipper machine, used for movin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zipper
A zipper, zip, fly, or zip fastener, formerly known as a clasp locker, is a commonly used device for binding together two edges of fabric or other flexible material. Used in clothing (e.g. jackets and jeans), luggage and other bags, camping gear (e.g. tents and sleeping bags), and many other items, zippers come in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and colors. Whitcomb L. Judson, an American inventor from Chicago, in 1892 patented the original design from which the modern device evolved. Description A zipper consists of a slider mounted on two rows of metal or plastic teeth that are designed to interlock and thereby join the material to which the rows are attached. The slider, usually operated by hand, contains a Y-shaped channel that, by moving along the rows of teeth, meshes or separates them, depending on the direction of the slider's movement. The teeth may be individually discrete or shaped from a continuous coil, and are also referred to as ''elements''. The word ''zipp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
