noun
Velcro
VEHLK-roh
noun
1
A fastening system made of two fabric strips — one covered in tiny hooks, the other in tiny loops — that grip together when pressed and pull apart easily.
"The kids' shoes fasten with Velcro instead of laces."
"She used a strip of Velcro to hang the picture without nails."
verb
1
To attach something using Velcro.
"He velcroed the phone mount to the dashboard."
How to Use Velcro
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe classic hook-and-loop fastener brand name, now used generically for any similar fastening strip.
Common mistake
Technically a trademark, but almost everyone uses "Velcro" generically for any hook-and-loop fastener, similar to how "hoover" is used for vacuum cleaners in the UK.
Common pairings
a strip of Velcro
Velcro straps
Velcro fastening
Word Forms
Velcroed past tense, Velcros singular
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Etymology
A blend of French velours ("velvet") and crochet ("hook"), reflecting the hook-and-loop design.