The difference between Hook and eye and Zipper

When used as nouns, hook and eye means a matched hook and an eye , used for fastening, whereas zipper means a zip fastener.


Zipper is also verb with the meaning: to close a zipper.

check bellow for the other definitions of Hook and eye and Zipper

  1. Hook and eye as a noun:

    A matched hook and an eye , used for fastening.

  1. Zipper as a noun (chiefly, US, Australia):

    A zip fastener.

  2. Zipper as a noun:

    A pressure-sensitive plastic closure.

  3. Zipper as a noun (biochemistry):

    leucine zipper

  4. Zipper as a noun (slang):

    A scar on a person's body.

  5. Zipper as a noun (US, military, slang, dated):

    An air patrol carried out at dawn or dusk.

  1. Zipper as a verb:

    to close a zipper.

    Examples:

    "He zippered his sweater against the cold''."

  2. Zipper as a verb:

    to put a zipper on an article.

    Examples:

    "These fall jackets are zippered."