velcro
nounmasculine/ˈvɛlkɾu/medium
vel·cro
Definition
A fastener consisting of two strips of fabric, one with tiny hooks and the other with a fuzzy surface, which stick together when pressed.
The bag closes with a velcro strap.
I used a piece of velcro to secure the cables.
Common collocations
velcro strappiece of velcrovelcro fastener
Etymology
Do nome comercial Velcro®, marca registada, contração de 'velours' (veludo) e 'crochet' (gancho).