Velcro
[ vel-kroh ]
/ ˈvɛl kroʊ /
Trademark.
the brand name of a type of fastening tape consisting of opposing pieces of fabric, one piece 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.
Example sentences from the Web for velcro
Typically, the dwarf will wear padded clothing or a Velcro costume.
British Dictionary definitions for velcro
Velcro
/ (ˈvɛlkrəʊ) /
noun
trademark
a fastening consisting of two strips of nylon fabric, one having tiny hooked threads and the other a coarse surface, that form a strong bond when pressed together