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hook-and-loop fastener

noun phrase

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Hyphenate hook-and-loop when it describes fastener, tape, or another noun. This is the general term for a closure with two surfaces that catch together. VELCRO is a brand name rather than the name of every such fastener.

Example: The bag closes with a hook-and-loop fastener.

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