Used in a Sentence

velcro

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for velcro.

Editorial note

The rest is spin-offs, if you think the only things that came out of the space program were velcro and some inspiration then that is very sad indeed.

Examples15
Definitions4
Parts of speech2

Quick take

To fasten with Velcro.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of velcro gathered in one view.

verb

To fasten with Velcro.

verb

Alternative letter-case form of Velcro. [To fasten with Velcro.]

noun

A fastener consisting of two strips of fabric, one covered with minute fiber hooks and the other with tiny fiber loops, which stick strongly together but can be pulled apart.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for velcro.

verb

To fasten with Velcro.

verb

Alternative letter-case form of Velcro. [To fasten with Velcro.]

noun

A fastener consisting of two strips of fabric, one covered with minute fiber hooks and the other with tiny fiber loops, which stick strongly together but can be pulled apart.

noun

Alternative letter-case form of Velcro. [A fastener consisting of two strips of fabric, one covered with minute fiber hooks and the other with tiny fiber loops, which stick strongly together but can be pulled apart.]

Example sentences

1

The rest is spin-offs, if you think the only things that came out of the space program were velcro and some inspiration then that is very sad indeed.

2

That video game rental was 'too expensive' or those hideous velcro shoes were 'too expensive' and what have you.

3

Like regular velcro, shear load capacity is probably much, much higher than the force it takes to pull apart.

4

Think about the most common application of velcro - shoes - you're keeping the two sides of the shoe together.

5

Custom-fabricated Teensyduino w/ accelerometer that can distinguish heel/toe impact, USB power (battery clips onto shoelaces), LEDs attach to shoes with velcro.

6

You don't want the heavy velcro braces: again, they're for immobilization, not for pain mitigation.

7

FYI if you live in China, you can buy a kit (including machine-cut cardboard, velcro and lenses) for <50 RMB ($8).

8

And for a 'sports' watch, just a cheap velcro-strap casio/timex with a stopwatch function is all I need.

9

The bug's legs get trapped by the leaves almost like a natural velcro.

10

A simple flap - add velcro if you must - closes the bag.

11

But, Wal-Mart sells a low quality Velcro tennis shoe for $10.

12

This reminds me of the scene in Garden State where the rich friend who invented silent velcro has a huge mansion with nothing in it.

Quote examples

1

At work, I have a Belkin dock Velcro'd to the back of my 27" monitor.

Proper noun examples

1

Velcro prevents the two surfaces from sliding around, not from coming apart.

2

My fix was 5 hook sides of wide adhesive-backed industrial Velcro.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use velcro in a sentence?

The rest is spin-offs, if you think the only things that came out of the space program were velcro and some inspiration then that is very sad indeed.

What does velcro mean?

To fasten with Velcro.

What part of speech is velcro?

velcro is commonly used as verb, noun.