World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesवेलक्रोज़
Pronunciation / Transliteration: velkroz
"उसके जूतों में वेलक्रोज़ लगा हुआ है।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
1 sense- 1
A fastening device consisting of two strips of nylon fabric: one covered with tiny hooks and the other with tiny loops, which adhere when pressed together.
"He quickly fastened his running shoes using the convenient Velcro straps."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Coined in the 1940s by Swiss electrical engineer George de Mestral, the term is a portmanteau of the French words velours (velvet) and crochet (hook). It originally served as a trademarked brand name for a hook-and-loop fastener before eventually undergoing genericide to become a widely accepted common noun.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Velcro"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Velcro" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
velcro
Transliteration: /vɛl.kʁo/
"Les chaussures se ferment avec du velcro."
Klettverschluss
Transliteration: /ˈklɛt.fɛɐ̯ˌʃlʊs/
"Die Jacke hat einen praktischen Klettverschluss."
velcro
Transliteration: /ˈvɛl.kro/
"I bambini piccoli indossano spesso scarpe con il velcro."
velcro
Transliteration: /ˈbel.kɾo/
"El niño aprendió a cerrar sus zapatos de velcro."
velcro
Transliteration: /ˈvɛl.kɾu/
"A jaqueta fecha com velcro."
वेलक्रोज़
Transliteration: velkroz
"उसके जूतों में वेलक्रोज़ लगा हुआ है।"
尼龙搭扣
Transliteration: ní lóng dā kòu
"这件夹克使用尼龙搭扣闭合。"
찍찍이
Transliteration: jjikjjigi
"아이들의 신발은 찍찍이로 되어 있습니다."
マジックテープ
Transliteration: majikku tēpu
"このサンダルはマジックテープで留めるタイプです。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Hindi termsExplore Nuanced Synonyms for "Velcro"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.