"zipperlike" meaning in English

See zipperlike in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more zipperlike [comparative], most zipperlike [superlative]
Etymology: zipper + -like Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|zipper|like}} zipper + -like Head templates: {{en-adj}} zipperlike (comparative more zipperlike, superlative most zipperlike)
  1. Resembling or characteristic of a zipper. Synonyms: ziplike
    Sense id: en-zipperlike-en-adj-GsJSggqp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -like

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