tirette

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French

Etymology

From tirer +‎ -ette.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ti.ʁɛt/
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Noun

tirette f (plural tirettes)

  1. cord (for opening/closing curtains, etc.)
  2. (Belgium) zipper, zip fastener
    Synonym: fermeture éclair

Further reading

West Flemish

Etymology

Borrowed from French tirette.

Noun

tirette f

  1. zipper