zip-tiehttp://www.oed.com/dictionary/zip-tie_n%3Ftab%3Dmeaning_and_usezip tie, n.
First published 2021

zip tienoun

U.S.
  1. 1.
    1969–
    A type of detachable fastening for a bin bag or refuse bag. rare.
    1. 1969
      Armin Ties It All Up with the New ‘Zip 'N Tie’ Poly Refuse-Bags... The ‘zip-tie’ is part of the bag—just rip it off and tie—no strings—no extra tie twists.
      Modern Packaging December 142/1 (advertisement)
  2. 2.
    1983–
    A fastener consisting of a thin, flexible nylon strap with a notched surface, which is secured by feeding one end through a locking mechanism at the other to form a loop; spec. a fastener of this type forming two loops and used as handcuffs (see zip cuff n.).
    1. 1983
      Zip Ties. These wonderful little strips of plastic come in several lengths.
      Frets (California) June 29/1
    2. 1991
      He manacled my wrists with a large plastic zip tie.
      M. O'Callaghan, Set-up iii. 23
    3. 2001
      Use zip-ties to neatly secure the wires, and make certain they are kept away from gears.
      Radio Control Car Action June 169/2
    4. 2012
      Maureen..was facedown on the floor, her hands and feet bound with zip ties.
      G. C. Kenry, Survival Methods & Mating Rituals of Men & Marine Mammals xlv. 437

Originally published as part of the entry for zip, int. & n.¹

zip tie, n. was first published in March 2021.

zip tie, n. was last modified in July 2023.