Velcro
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Vel·cro
ˈvel-(ˌ)krō 
—used for a closure consisting of a piece of fabric of small hooks that sticks to a corresponding fabric of small loops
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Velcro
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Vel·cro
ˈvel-krō
—used for a nylon fabric that can be fastened to itself
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