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zipped

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zip  (zp)
n.
1. A brief sharp hissing sound.
2. Energy; vim.
3. A zipper.
4. Slang Nothing; nil; zero: received zip for money after doing the job for them.
v. zipped, zip·ping, zips
v.intr.
1.
a. To move with a sharp hissing sound.
b. To move or act with a speed that suggests such a sound: The cars zipped by endlessly.
2. To act or proceed swiftly and energetically: zipped through her homework.
3. To become fastened or unfastened by a zipper.
v.tr.
1. To give speed and force to.
2. To impart life or zest to.
3. To fasten or unfasten with a zipper.

[Imitative.]
Translations
zipped
adjmit Reißverschluss, Reißverschluss-; filegezippt


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At first their bullets zipped harmlessly along the surface of the water on either side the boat; but, as the men continued to pull lustily, they struck closer and closer.
 
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