Synonyms: zip, zipper, zip fastener, slide fastener
Definition: a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab
Similar words: fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast
Definition: restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
Synonyms: vigor, vigour, zip, energy
Definition: forceful exertion
Usage: he plays tennis with great energy; he's full of zip
Similar words: force, forcefulness, strength
Definition: physical energy or intensity
Usage: he hit with all the force he could muster; it was destroyed by the strength of the gale; a government has not the vitality and forcefulness of a living man
Synonyms: ZIP, ZIP code, postal code, postcode
Definition: a code of letters and digits added to a postal address to aid in the sorting of mail
Similar words: code
Definition: a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy
Synonyms: aught, goose egg, cypher, nothing, null, nil, nix, nada, naught, zilch, zip, zippo, zero, cipher
Definition: a quantity of no importance
Usage: it looked like nothing I had ever seen before; reduced to nil all the work we had done; we racked up a pathetic goose egg; it was all for naught; I didn't hear zilch about it
Similar words: relative quantity
Definition: a quantity relative to some purpose
Definition: close with a zipper
Usage: Zip up your jacket--it's cold
Similar words: fix, fasten, secure
Definition: cause to be firmly attached
Usage: fasten the lock onto the door; she fixed her gaze on the man
Synonyms: zip, travel rapidly, hurry, speed
Definition: move very fast
Usage: The runner zipped past us at breakneck speed
Similar words: go, locomote, travel, move
Definition: change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
Usage: How fast does your new car go?; We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus; The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect; The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell; news travelled fast