Homonym: zip (Speed)
"Zip" can refer to a fastener commonly used in clothing and bags, known as a zipper. It consists of two strips of fabric with interlocking metal or plastic teeth and a sliding mechanism that opens and closes the fastener. Zippers are popular because they provide a secure closure and are easy to use.
In another context, "zip" can also refer to a unit of measurement for the speed of data transfer in computing, often associated with file compression. For example, a ZIP file is a compressed archive that reduces the size of files for easier storage and sharing.